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EIU Northern Illinois GSU- Grambling ISU Southern Illinois University Tennessee State University Indiana State Jackson State University TSU SIUE Xavier University of Louisiana University of Illinois at Springfield| Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #1015 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 86% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 798/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $317 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 7,073 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Southern University and A & M College?
- Western Illinois University is 96.8% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Western Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College ($9,801.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,168 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 16.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,366 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Western Illinois University (86% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 119.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($15,620 vs. $7,112)
Western Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 59 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Western Illinois University vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (53% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,000)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $6,046 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($24,704 vs. $30,750)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($255 vs. $317)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/