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Overview |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,868 students)
Western Illinois University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or UT Martin?
- Western Illinois University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at UT Martin than Western Illinois University ($14,418.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than UT Martin ($11,213 vs. $12,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 48.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,082 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Western Illinois University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 68.8% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($15,632 vs. $9,261)
Western Illinois University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 80 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,704)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($242 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/