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WSSU EIU Northern Illinois ISU NCAT Fayetteville State University VSU Southern Illinois University ECSU Alcorn State University Indiana State Bowie State University| Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 7,965 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $13,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $12,449 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 90% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 14,192 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 12,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 980/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $320 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,965 students vs. 7,073 students)
Western Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or North Carolina Central University?
- Western Illinois University is 162.9% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at North Carolina Central University than Western Illinois University ($16,764.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than North Carolina Central University ($12,168 vs. $13,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 35.2% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,920 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Central University than Western Illinois University (90% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 25.5% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($15,620 vs. $12,449)
Western Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 91 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or North Carolina Central University? 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 North Carolina Central University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than North Carolina Central University (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $10,800 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,200)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $6,296 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($24,704 vs. $31,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($255 vs. $320)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/