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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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | N/A |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 237 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 68.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Western Illinois University ($16,008.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Simmons College of Kentucky ($11,213 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 29.1% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,136 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 44.8% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($22,629 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Western Illinois University .
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Western Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Western Illinois University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/