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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 | Crossroads College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 96 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | crossroadscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $15,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $15,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $6,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,320 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 34 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | N/A |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Crossroads College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Crossroads College based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 96 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Crossroads College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Crossroads College?
- Crossroads College is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,560.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at Crossroads College than Western Illinois University ($15,560.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Crossroads College ($11,213 vs. $18,320)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crossroads College are 56% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($6,730 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crossroads College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 93.2% larger than aid received Crossroads College ($15,632 vs. $8,090)
Western Illinois University vs. Crossroads College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Crossroads College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crossroads College or Western Illinois University .
- Crossroads College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Crossroads College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Crossroads 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 Crossroads College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Crossroads College (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Crossroads College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,500)
- More Crossroads College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/