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Overview |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $149 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,110 students)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Western Illinois University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Western Illinois University ($18,819.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Western Illinois University ($10,646 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 9.3% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($10,500 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 40.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Texarkana ($15,632 vs. $11,114)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Texarkana (995) is 25 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana? 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-Texarkana and Western Illinois University.
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $24,704)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($149 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/