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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 | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $243 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,237 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 228.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.4% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Western Illinois University ($31,250.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($11,213 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 4% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,100 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 90.3% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($29,753 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 9 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Western Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,544 vs. $24,704)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($243 vs. $255)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/