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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Cleveland State Illinois Bradley| Western Illinois University | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $206 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| 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 St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 649 students)
Western Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 107.4% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at St. Catharine than Western Illinois University ($19,732.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than St. Catharine ($11,213 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,636 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 68.1% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($15,632 vs. $9,299)
Western Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 22 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Western Illinois University.
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,000 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $4,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $24,704)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/