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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Missouri Southern UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $225 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 4,023 students)
Western Illinois University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or MWSU?
- Western Illinois University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at MWSU than Western Illinois University ($13,550.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than MWSU ($11,213 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,200 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 48.4% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($15,632 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Western Illinois University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Missouri Western State University (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,500 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $2,886 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $24,704)
- MWSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($225 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/