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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 | Clarkson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,133 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | clarksoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $14,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,284 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $14,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 66 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 37 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Clarkson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Clarkson College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,133 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Clarkson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Clarkson College?
- Clarkson College is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($14,880.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Clarkson College than Western Illinois University ($14,880.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Clarkson College ($11,213 vs. $14,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson College are 44.2% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,284 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Clarkson College (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 63.6% larger than aid received Clarkson College ($15,632 vs. $9,554)
Western Illinois University vs. Clarkson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Clarkson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson College (1050) is 80 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Clarkson College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Clarkson College (3.3)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Clarkson College (56.1%)
Western Illinois University vs. Clarkson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Clarkson College? 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 Clarkson College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson College is higher than Western Illinois University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Clarkson College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson College graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Clarkson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/