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EIU Northern Illinois Metropolitan State College of Denver ISU UCCS Southern Illinois University Indiana State CU Denver SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC| Colorado State University Pueblo | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 7,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $9,801 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $9,801 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $12,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $15,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 53% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 8,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 6,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $255 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 6,691 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $6,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Western Illinois University ($14,711.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than CSU-Pueblo ($12,168 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 6.2% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,920 vs. $11,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($15,620 vs. $10,736)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is the same at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,000 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $4,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,704)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($204 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/