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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Nebraska Indiana State SIUE K-State University of Illinois at Springfield Central WSU Creighton University| Western Illinois University | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $201 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | UNOMAHA | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or UNOMAHA?
- Western Illinois University is 50% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at UNOMAHA than Western Illinois University ($19,926.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than UNOMAHA ($11,213 vs. $12,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,500 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 91.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($15,632 vs. $8,180)
Western Illinois University vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 80 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming UNOMAHA 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 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $5,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,704)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($201 vs. $255)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/