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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Trine University Southern Illinois University Indiana State IPFW SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Purdue North Central| Western Illinois University | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $277 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 22% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,595 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 205.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.5% higher at Indiana Tech than Western Illinois University ($29,064.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Indiana Tech ($11,213 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 3.4% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,500 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 26.7% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($19,813 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 8 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Western Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (53% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($24,704 vs. $26,862)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($255 vs. $277)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/