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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 | Harris Stowe State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.04 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,084 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Western Illinois University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Harris-Stowe State University than Western Illinois University ($10,056.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Western Illinois University ($10,239 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,691 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 48.8% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($15,632 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Western Illinois University vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Harris-Stowe 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Harris Stowe State University (53% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $30,100)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,321 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,025)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/