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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 94% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $289 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 7,073 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Tennessee State University?
- Western Illinois University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Tennessee State University than Western Illinois University ($21,036.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Western Illinois University ($9,231 vs. $12,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,120 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Western Illinois University (94% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($15,620 vs. $15,589)
Western Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Tennessee State University (53% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,400)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $3,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($24,704 vs. $28,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($255 vs. $289)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/