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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 | McNally Smith College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $274 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| 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 McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 376 students)
Western Illinois University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or McNally Smith College of Music?
- McNally Smith College of Music is 184.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,040.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.2% higher at McNally Smith College of Music than Western Illinois University ($27,040.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than McNally Smith College of Music ($11,213 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 47.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,100 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than McNally Smith College of Music (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 121.2% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($15,632 vs. $7,067)
Western Illinois University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Western Illinois University .
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Western Illinois University vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than McNally Smith College of Music (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $11,100 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $34,900)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $1,846 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($24,704 vs. $26,550)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($255 vs. $274)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNally Smith College of Music students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/