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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania EIU Northern Illinois Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ISU WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Penn State Southern Illinois University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana State East Stroudsburg University| Western Illinois University | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,162 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Ship than Western Illinois University ($10,048.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Ship ($11,213 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 9.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,500 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 105.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,632 vs. $7,593)
Western Illinois University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 9 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Ship? 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 Ship and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Western Illinois University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,200 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/