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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State UIC Northeastern Illinois University SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central DePaul Cleveland State| Chicago State University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $255 |
Diversity |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Western Illinois University than Chicago State University ($9,515.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Western Illinois University ($6,446 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 31.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Chicago State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($15,891 vs. $15,632)
CSU vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 95 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Chicago State University (53% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $6,546 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,704 vs. $31,250)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($255 vs. $323)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/