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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 | College of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $22,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $22,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $17,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 93 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 94.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 857 students)
Western Illinois University vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($22,450.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at College of Saint Mary than Western Illinois University ($22,450.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than College of Saint Mary ($11,213 vs. $14,984)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 27.4% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,240 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than Western Illinois University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 13.9% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($17,799 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than College of Saint Mary (64.6%)
Western Illinois University vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than College of Saint Mary (53% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,700 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $1,296 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($24,704 vs. $26,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/