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EIU Northern Illinois Indiana State ISU Southern Illinois University SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois IU Southeast| Western Illinois University | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $253 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,326 students)
Western Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or IU South Bend?
- Western Illinois University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at IU South Bend than Western Illinois University ($20,634.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Western Illinois University ($8,785 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 14.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,190 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Western Illinois University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($15,632 vs. $7,821)
Western Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 15 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (53% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $174 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $24,704)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($253 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/