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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $292 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,686 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Bethel than Western Illinois University ($16,222.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Bethel ($11,213 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 28.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($10,500 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Western Illinois University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Bethel University ($15,632 vs. $13,396)
Western Illinois University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 42 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Bethel University (53% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,700)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $3,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($24,704 vs. $28,250)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($255 vs. $292)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/