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Overview |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $255 |
Diversity |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at AUM than Western Illinois University ($18,480.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than AUM ($11,213 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 42.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,368 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 125.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($15,632 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 20 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as 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 AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
AUM vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (53% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,100 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,512 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $24,704)
- AUM graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($229 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/