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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State KU SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 970/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,105 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Baker?
- Baker University is 232.3% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.3% higher at Baker than Western Illinois University ($31,620.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Baker ($11,213 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 11.2% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,440 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 49% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($23,294 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 78 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Baker students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Baker? 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 Baker and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Western Illinois University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $295 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($24,704 vs. $24,999)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/