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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Albion College UIC Cleveland State Illinois| Western Illinois University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $248 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,396 students)
Western Illinois University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 226% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226% higher at SAU than Western Illinois University ($31,020.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than SAU ($11,213 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 1.4% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,500 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Western Illinois University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($20,677 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 103 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming SAU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than SAU (47.3%)
Western Illinois University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or SAU? 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 SAU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Western Illinois University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $661 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,704)
- SAU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($248 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/