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EIU Northern Illinois ISU WVU Fairmont State Marshall University Southern Illinois University Morgan State Indiana State SIUE University of Illinois at Springfield Central| Western Illinois University | West Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $240 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (7,643 students vs. 3,785 students)
Western Illinois University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or WVSU?
- Western Illinois University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at WVSU than Western Illinois University ($13,810.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than WVSU ($11,213 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 16.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,500 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Illinois University than West Virginia State University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 64.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($15,632 vs. $9,482)
Western Illinois University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 43 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than West Virginia State University (53% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $13,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $1,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,704)
- WVSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($240 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/