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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 | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,532 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 182.7% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.7% higher at Spalding than Western Illinois University ($26,900.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Spalding ($11,213 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 26.5% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($8,300 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($16,307 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is the same at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Spalding University (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $700 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,300)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $296 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($24,704 vs. $25,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/