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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $221 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 20% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,508 students)
Western Illinois University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 178.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.5% higher at WWU than Western Illinois University ($26,500.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than WWU ($11,213 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 0.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,450 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 30.7% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($20,431 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 65 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming WWU 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than WWU (61.5%)
Western Illinois University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or WWU? 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 WWU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than William Woods University (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,267 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $24,704)
- WWU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $255)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/