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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU Southern Illinois University SHSU Texas Tech Indiana State SIUE| Western Illinois University | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $230 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,784 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MSU?
- Western Illinois University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Western Illinois University than Midwestern State University ($9,515.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MSU ($11,213 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,046 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 46.9% larger than aid received Midwestern State University ($15,632 vs. $10,643)
Western Illinois University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 32 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming MSU 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 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MSU (3.2)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MSU? 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 MSU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Midwestern State University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $2,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,299 vs. $24,704)
- MSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU 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/