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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 | Logan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Chesterfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | logan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 75% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $7,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $72 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 37% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Logan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Logan University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,735 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Logan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Logan University?
- Western Illinois University is 22% more expensive to attend than Logan University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Western Illinois University than Logan University ($9,515.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Logan University ($11,213 vs. $14,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 2.9% lower than costs at Logan University ($10,500 vs. $10,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Logan University (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Logan University ($15,632 vs. $10,177)
Western Illinois University vs. Logan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Logan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Logan University or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Logan University (3.27)
- Logan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Logan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Logan 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 Logan University and Western Illinois University.
- Graduates from Logan University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $46,000)
- Logan University students graduate with a $17,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($7,050 vs. $24,704)
- Logan University graduates are paying $183 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($72 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Logan University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/