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IPFW EIU Northern Illinois ISU IU Northwest Southern Illinois University Purdue North Central Indiana State Purdue SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central| Western Illinois University | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 58% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $216 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Purdue Calumet?
- Western Illinois University is 41% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at Purdue Calumet than Western Illinois University ($16,164.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Western Illinois University ($10,908 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 38.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,560 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (94% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 174.1% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($15,632 vs. $5,703)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 10 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Western Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $3,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $24,704)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($216 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/