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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University IU Valpo Indiana State University of Southern Indiana SIUE DePauw University of Illinois at Springfield Central| Western Illinois University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,017 students)
Western Illinois University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 321.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.4% higher at UE than Western Illinois University ($40,100.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than UE ($11,213 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 31.8% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,500 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 117.9% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($34,067 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 187 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UE students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or UE? 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 UE and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Western Illinois University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Western Illinois University and UE have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,000 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/