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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 | Herzing University Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 68.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $245 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Herzing University-Madison based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,473 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Herzing University-Madison?
- Herzing University Madison is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Herzing University-Madison than Western Illinois University ($11,820.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Herzing University-Madison ($11,213 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 13.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,243 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Herzing University Madison (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 188.3% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($15,632 vs. $5,423)
Western Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Western Illinois University .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Herzing University Madison (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $991 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,713 vs. $24,704)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($245 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison 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/