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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central UIC UWM UW-La Crosse| Western Illinois University | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 67% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $237 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,947 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Parkside?
- Western Illinois University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Parkside than Western Illinois University ($14,568.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Western Illinois University ($8,510 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 31.8% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($7,966 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (94% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 120.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($15,632 vs. $7,098)
Western Illinois University vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is the same at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Western Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Western Illinois University vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (53% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $1,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($22,965 vs. $24,704)
- Parkside 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 Parkside students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/