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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 | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 928/1148 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $218 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,386 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 173.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.1% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Western Illinois University ($25,990.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Southwest Baptist University ($11,213 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 26.7% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,290 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Western Illinois University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($18,146 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 88 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Southwest Baptist University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $24,704)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($218 vs. $255)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/