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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 | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 7,166 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $6,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $15,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $17,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $9,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $4,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 72% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $237 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (7,166 students vs. 7,073 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Blue Ash?
- Western Illinois University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $6,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Blue Ash than Western Illinois University ($15,054.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Western Illinois University ($9,388 vs. $12,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 57.8% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($10,920 vs. $17,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at UC Blue Ash College than Western Illinois University (72% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 213.5% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($15,620 vs. $4,982)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Western Illinois University vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Western Illinois University.
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $400 more per year than Blue Ash graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,600)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $1,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,704)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($237 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/