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Overview |
Western Illinois University | |||
| Location | Macomb, IL | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | wiu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | |||
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| Admission Chances | 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 | 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 |
Western Illinois University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | |||
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| % Men | 43% | |||
| % Women | 57% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 62% | |||
| % Black | 19% | |||
| % Hispanic | 11% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | |||
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| % In-State | 89% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | |||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/