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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 | University of Northwestern Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 63% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.86 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $221 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 2,615 students)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- University of Northwestern Ohio is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at University of Northwestern Ohio than Western Illinois University ($11,250.00 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 Northwestern Ohio ($11,213 vs. $16,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 50% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,000 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than University of Northwestern Ohio (94% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 137.6% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($15,632 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
Western Illinois University vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $3,306 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($21,398 vs. $24,704)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/