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EIU Northern Illinois Tarleton ISU UNT SHSU MSU Southern Illinois University Texas A&M Indiana State UT Arlington Lamar University| Western Illinois University | Texas A & M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $212 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or A&M Commerce?
- Western Illinois University is 98.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at A&M Commerce than Western Illinois University ($17,030.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than A&M Commerce ($11,213 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 7.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,728 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($15,632 vs. $9,983)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Commerce (980) is 10 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $24,704)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($212 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/