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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University SUNY Delhi Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.4% | ||
| 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 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $179 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,783 students)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Western Illinois University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at SUNY Cobleskill 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 Cobleskill ($11,213 vs. $17,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 45.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($10,500 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Western Illinois University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 55.7% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($15,632 vs. $10,040)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 88 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- SUNY Cobleskill has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 Cobleskill and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,100 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $7,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $24,704)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($179 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/