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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 868/1052 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,147 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 227.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.4% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Western Illinois University ($31,150.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($11,213 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 8.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,500 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($26,438 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 18 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (3.35)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Western Illinois University (57% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $26,999)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/