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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE IUPUI University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC Hanover College Purdue| Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than University of Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,018 students)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or University of Indianapolis?
- University of Indianapolis is 249.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.5% higher at University of Indianapolis than Western Illinois University ($33,252.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than University of Indianapolis ($11,213 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,500 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 72.5% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($26,961 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 60 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- University of Indianapolis has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Indianapolis (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Indianapolis graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,800)
- Western Illinois University students graduate with a $2,296 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($24,704 vs. $27,000)
- Western Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/