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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 Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $245 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 St. Mary based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 1,267 students)
Western Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 230.5% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.5% higher at University of St. Mary than Western Illinois University ($31,450.00 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 St. Mary ($11,213 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 15.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($9,070 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 51.2% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($23,638 vs. $15,632)
Western Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 8 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Saint Mary (53% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $954 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,704)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($245 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/