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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $153 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Texas A & M International University?
- Western Illinois University is 149.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Texas A & M International University than Western Illinois University ($13,634.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Western Illinois University ($5,383 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 14% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,210 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Texas A & M International University ($15,632 vs. $10,872)
Western Illinois University vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 65 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Texas A & M International University? 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 Texas A & M International University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Texas A & M International University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $800 more per year than Texas A & M International University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $9,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $24,704)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($153 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/