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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 | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $174 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | ECU | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,376 students)
Western Illinois University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or ECU?
- Western Illinois University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at ECU than Western Illinois University ($15,361.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Western Illinois University ($10,221 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 35.4% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,752 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than East Central University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 76.6% larger than aid received East Central University ($15,632 vs. $8,853)
Western Illinois University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is the same at ECU (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than ECU (70.1%)
Western Illinois University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or ECU? 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 ECU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than East Central University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,700 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $7,826 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $24,704)
- ECU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($174 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/