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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Southwestern College Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC DBU Cleveland State| Western Illinois University | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $8,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $25,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $6,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 84% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 141 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 133 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 63.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $175 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 3,840 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MBTS?
- Western Illinois University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Western Illinois University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,801.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MBTS ($12,168 vs. $25,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 3.6% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,920 vs. $11,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary than Western Illinois University (84% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 127.2% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($15,620 vs. $6,875)
Western Illinois University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (983) is 13 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Western Illinois University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $7,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $24,704)
- MBTS graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($175 vs. $255)
- More MBTS 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/