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EIU Northern Illinois ISU Southern Illinois University Indiana State KU SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central Fort Hays State University ESU UIC| Western Illinois University | Washburn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $174 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Washburn University | ||
| 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 Washburn University based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 5,460 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Washburn University?
- Western Illinois University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at Washburn University than Western Illinois University ($20,328.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Washburn University ($11,213 vs. $12,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 4.6% lower than costs at Western Illinois University ($10,040 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washburn University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 99.9% larger than aid received Washburn University ($15,632 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Western Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
Western Illinois University vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Washburn University? 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 Washburn University and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Washburn University (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $7,804 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($16,900 vs. $24,704)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($174 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/