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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| Hebrew Theological College | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 94% |
Admission |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $255 |
Diversity |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
HTC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or Western Illinois University?
- Hebrew Theological College is 45% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,800.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at HTC than Western Illinois University ($13,800.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than HTC ($11,213 vs. $13,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 30.1% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($10,500 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Hebrew Theological College (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 101.8% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($15,632 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC 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 HTC .
- The average SAT score at Hebrew Theological College (1048) is 78 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming HTC 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 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at HTC (3.24)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than HTC (71.4%)
HTC vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC 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 HTC.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Hebrew Theological College (53% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $17,500 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/