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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC SWOSU Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,479 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #944 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $15,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 915 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 60.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 920/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $160 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Southeastern Oklahoma State University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,479 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Western Illinois University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Western Illinois University ($15,360.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Western Illinois University ($10,004 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Oklahoma State University are 44.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,250 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Western Illinois University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 117.7% larger than aid received Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($15,632 vs. $7,181)
Western Illinois University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is the same at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (74.2%)
Western Illinois University vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (53% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $39,100)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $9,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($15,506 vs. $24,704)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($160 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/