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Overview |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $167 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,270 students)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Western Illinois University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Western Illinois University ($16,980.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($11,213 vs. $12,329)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 9.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($10,500 vs. $11,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 45.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($15,632 vs. $10,768)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995) is 25 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Old Westbury earn on average $600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $8,458 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $24,704)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($167 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/