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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois CCAD| Western Illinois University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 263 students)
Western Illinois University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 272.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.1% higher at AAC than Western Illinois University ($35,404.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than AAC ($11,213 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 0% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,500 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 13.6% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($17,764 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 7 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or AAC? 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 AAC and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $15,600 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $30,400)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/