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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 | Manhattan Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 132 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mccks.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $17,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $17,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,976 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 98 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 47 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 48%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 72.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | N/A |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MCC | ||
| 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 132 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MCC?
- Manhattan Christian College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($17,014.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at MCC than Western Illinois University ($17,014.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MCC ($11,213 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 17% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,976 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 62.5% larger than aid received Manhattan Christian College ($15,632 vs. $9,622)
Western Illinois University vs. MCC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCC or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 55 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming MCC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MCC (3.24)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than MCC (48%)
Western Illinois University vs. MCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MCC? 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 MCC and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Manhattan Christian College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,300 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/