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EIU Northern Illinois ISU WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Southern Illinois University Indiana State Methodist SIUE NSU University of Illinois at Springfield| Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 870/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $229 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Fayetteville State University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 6,787 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Fayetteville State University?
- Western Illinois University is 851.5% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Western Illinois University than Fayetteville State University ($9,515.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Western Illinois University ($6,355 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,440 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Fayetteville State University (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($15,632 vs. $10,050)
Western Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 100 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Fayetteville State University (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,543 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,704)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($229 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/