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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State IUPUI SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Marian | ||
| 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,701 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Marian?
- Marian University is 295.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 295.2% higher at Marian than Western Illinois University ($37,600.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Marian ($11,213 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 14.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 84.9% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($28,904 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 56 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Marian? 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 Marian and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Western Illinois University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,800)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian 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/