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EIU Northern Illinois URI ISU SHU Roger Williams University Southern Illinois University Indiana State Bryant University SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central| Western Illinois University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $219 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,787 students)
Western Illinois University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or RIC?
- Western Illinois University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.9% higher at RIC than Western Illinois University ($25,014.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Western Illinois University ($11,014 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 27.8% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,500 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 107.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($15,632 vs. $7,537)
Western Illinois University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 57 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or RIC? 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 RIC and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Rhode Island College (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $3,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $24,704)
- RIC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($219 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/