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TSU EIU Northern Illinois University of Houston-Downtown ISU Lamar University SHSU Southern Illinois University UH Texas State Indiana State Florida A&M| Western Illinois University | Prairie View A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $299 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or PVAMU?
- Western Illinois University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at PVAMU than Western Illinois University ($22,590.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than PVAMU ($11,213 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 9.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,605 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Prairie View A & M University ($15,632 vs. $14,071)
Western Illinois University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 113 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,000 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $4,251 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($24,704 vs. $28,955)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($255 vs. $299)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/