The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Western Illinois University

Comparable Facts

Compare The Chicago School at Chicago in Chicago, IL with Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Western Illinois University is larger than The Chicago School at Chicago based on total student enrollment (6,332 students vs. 1,100 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Chicago School at Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL (Remote Town setting).
• The Chicago School at Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Western Illinois University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Chicago School at Chicago 17:1; Western Illinois University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 38.9% lower than at The Chicago School at Chicago ($11,320 vs. $18,536).
• Out-of-state tuition is 42.7% higher at The Chicago School at Chicago than at Western Illinois University (about $6,516 more per year; $21,780 vs. $15,264).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Western Illinois University than at The Chicago School at Chicago (53% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at The Chicago School at Chicago, test-free at Western Illinois University.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40% at The Chicago School at Chicago vs. 10.3% at Western Illinois University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.