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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Southern Illinois University Indiana State University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest SIUE Pitt State University of Illinois at Springfield WSU| Western Illinois University | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $232 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Central?
- Western Illinois University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69% higher at Central than Western Illinois University ($16,080.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Central ($11,213 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 8.3% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,699 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Western Illinois University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 139.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($15,632 vs. $6,517)
Western Illinois University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 40 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Central (71.3%)
Western Illinois University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Central? 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 Central and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Central Missouri (53% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,704)
- Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/