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EIU Northern Illinois ISU EWU Southern Illinois University Indiana State UO SIUE EOU University of Illinois at Springfield Central OSU| Western Illinois University | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,073 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,801 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,801 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,168 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,620 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 90% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,479 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 6,356 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $253 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 3,857 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Illinois University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than Western Illinois University ($28,710.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Western Oregon State College ($12,168 vs. $15,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 6.3% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,920 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Oregon University than Western Illinois University (90% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 87.8% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($15,620 vs. $8,319)
Western Illinois University vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Western Illinois University (970) is 24 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Western Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois University or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Western Oregon University (53% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $202 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($24,502 vs. $24,704)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($253 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/