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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 | Lincoln University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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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 | 2.75 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $247 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| 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 Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,833 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Western Illinois University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.8% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Western Illinois University ($14,250.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Western Illinois University ($11,199 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 10.2% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,530 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Lincoln University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($15,632 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Western Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Lincoln University (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $31,500)
- Lincoln University students graduate with a $744 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,960 vs. $24,704)
- Lincoln University of Missouri graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($247 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri 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/