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EIU Northern Illinois ISU University of Maine Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University| Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $232 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 7,583 students)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or University of Southern Maine?
- Western Illinois University is 18% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at University of Southern Maine than Western Illinois University ($22,680.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than University of Southern Maine ($11,213 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 4% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,500 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Western Illinois University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 61.7% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($15,632 vs. $9,668)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Maine (984) is 14 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine 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 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Southern Maine (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,400 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,704)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/