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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| Oak Point University | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Oak Brook, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 429 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakpoint.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Oak Point | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 429 students)
Oak Point vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oak Point or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Western Illinois University than Oak Point University ($9,515.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Oak Point University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($15,632 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oak Point 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 Oak Point .
Oak Point vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oak Point 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 Oak Point.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/