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Overview |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 7,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $9,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $9,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $15,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 94% |
Admission |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 9,219 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 6,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $255 |
Diversity |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 7,643 students)
UIC vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Western Illinois University?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at UIC than Western Illinois University ($25,578.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Western Illinois University ($10,384 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 37.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than University of Illinois at Chicago (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($15,632 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC 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 UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 122 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UIC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
UIC vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Western Illinois University (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,900 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $5,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,704)
- UIC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $255)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/