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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Alma College Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 919 students)
Western Illinois University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 232.8% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 232.8% higher at OC Comets than Western Illinois University ($31,664.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than OC Comets ($11,213 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 7.1% lower than costs at Olivet College ($10,500 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 49.4% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($23,361 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 39 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Olivet College (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,700 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets 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/