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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Metropolitan State University Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Concordia University Saint Paul | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 5,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $25,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $25,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $17,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $16,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 2,730 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.14 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $231 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 5,854 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Concordia University Saint Paul is 155.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,000.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.1% higher at Concordia University-Saint Paul than Western Illinois University ($25,000.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Concordia University-Saint Paul ($12,168 vs. $17,989)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 1.1% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,800 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 8.3% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($16,911 vs. $15,620)
Western Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (74.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $11,400 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,000)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $2,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $24,704)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($231 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/