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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University WSC Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $219 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | UNK | ||
| 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,041 students)
Western Illinois University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or UNK?
- Western Illinois University is 53% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at UNK than Western Illinois University ($12,036.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than UNK ($11,213 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,500 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 114.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($15,632 vs. $7,282)
Western Illinois University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 79 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or UNK? 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 UNK and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Western Illinois University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,600 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $24,704)
- UNK graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($219 vs. $255)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/