Western Illinois University Comparisons

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Compare with Illinois Public Colleges

Compare with Illinois Public Colleges for Western Illinois University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Illinois State University Normal, IL	$880 higher in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL	$2,016 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL	$1,930 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Chicago State University Chicago, IL	$2,510 lower in-state tuition	28% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL	$2,881 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL	$2,342 lower in-state tuition	26% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL	$1,585 lower in-state tuition	6% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL	$3,012 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Governors State University University Park, IL	$3,260 lower in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Illinois Private Colleges

Compare with Illinois Private Colleges for Western Illinois University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL	$18,824 higher in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Aurora University Aurora, IL	$13,906 higher in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Dominican University River Forest, IL	$23,714 higher in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Roosevelt University Chicago, IL	$6,051 higher in-state tuition	26% higher acceptance rate	Compare
North Park University Chicago, IL	$21,446 higher in-state tuition	2% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Millikin University Decatur, IL	$11,628 higher in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL	$22,676 higher in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eureka College Eureka, IL	$13,832 higher in-state tuition	14% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Blackburn College Carlinville, IL	$12,885 higher in-state tuition	8% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Trinity International University Illinois Deerfield, IL	$2,944 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Rockford University Rockford, IL	$22,516 higher in-state tuition	22% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Judson University Elgin, IL	$16,096 higher in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare
National Louis University Chicago, IL	$2,559 lower in-state tuition	24% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL	$522 higher in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
St. Augustine College Chicago, IL	$1,576 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Methodist College Peoria, IL	$2,744 higher in-state tuition	32% lower acceptance rate	Compare
East West University Chicago, IL	$10,131 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL	$114 lower in-state tuition	14% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences Rock Island, IL	$9,725 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Telshe Yeshiva Chicago Chicago, IL	$264 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL	$15,646 higher in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Adler University Chicago, IL	$15,264 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
American Islamic College Chicago, Illinois	$7,614 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
The Chicago School at Chicago Chicago, IL	$6,516 higher in-state tuition	37% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Rush University Chicago, IL	$15,264 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Public Colleges

Compare with Regional Public Colleges for Western Illinois University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN	$5,006 lower in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	$4,866 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI	$486 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY	$4,176 lower in-state tuition	3% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	$6,648 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY	$5,877 lower in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN	$6,258 lower in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	$6,732 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato, MN	$5,692 lower in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY	$3,612 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Murray State University Murray, KY	$5,364 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	$8,138 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	$6,620 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI	$5,194 lower in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI	$5,622 lower in-state tuition	11% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	$6,564 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	$5,776 lower in-state tuition	21% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	$4,563 lower in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	$5,468 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	$8,256 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	$5,361 lower in-state tuition	3% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS	$6,864 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO	$5,214 lower in-state tuition	7% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE	$6,546 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI	$6,994 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Emporia State University Emporia, KS	$8,158 lower in-state tuition	27% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Wright State University Lake Campus Celina, OH	$7,536 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	$10,287 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University East Richmond, IN	$6,840 lower in-state tuition	4% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Washburn University Topeka, KS	$5,319 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO	$4,958 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN	$5,424 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana University Kokomo Kokomo, IN	$6,840 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Wisconsin River Falls River Falls, WI	$6,256 lower in-state tuition	11% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Hamilton Hamilton, OH	$7,773 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ohio State University Lima Campus Lima, OH	$5,776 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Peru State College Peru, NE	$6,624 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College Blue Ash, OH	$8,064 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Miami University Middletown Middletown, OH	$7,773 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Haskell Indian Nations University Lawrence, KS	$14,664 lower in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	$6,589 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with Regional Private Colleges

Compare with Regional Private Colleges for Western Illinois University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	$21,936 higher in-state tuition	5% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Anderson University Anderson, IN	$21,976 higher in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Baker University Baldwin City, KS	$20,036 higher in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI	$9,202 higher in-state tuition	27% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Marian University Indianapolis, IN	$25,400 higher in-state tuition	24% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Albion College Albion, MI	$41,686 higher in-state tuition	10% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Manchester University North Manchester, IN	$21,871 higher in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN	$40,812 higher in-state tuition	10% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN	$16,097 higher in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Bethel University Mishawaka, IN	$19,336 higher in-state tuition	27% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	$21,196 higher in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Goshen College Goshen, IN	$23,626 higher in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA	$21,394 higher in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN	$12,572 higher in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Grand View University Des Moines, IA	$19,498 higher in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Columbia College Columbia, MO	$10,562 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Bethel University McKenzie, TN	$3,448 higher in-state tuition	11% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Lane College Jackson, TN	$3,474 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI	$20,206 higher in-state tuition	7% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	$8,586 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN	$36,190 higher in-state tuition	21% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH	$1,389 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Loras College Dubuque, IA	$24,560 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Avila University Kansas City, MO	$26,736 higher in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN	$16,146 higher in-state tuition	48% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Defiance College Defiance, OH	$14,056 higher in-state tuition	23% lower acceptance rate	Compare
The University of Olivet Olivet, MI	$18,804 higher in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI	$18,132 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Huntington University Huntington, IN	$16,606 higher in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI	$24,954 higher in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA	$4,211 higher in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Central College Pella, IA	$5,724 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Morningside University Sioux City, IA	$24,396 higher in-state tuition	0% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Alverno College Milwaukee, WI	$18,822 higher in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA	$25,614 higher in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH	$26,111 higher in-state tuition	37% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Oakland City University Oakland City, IN	$12,636 higher in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO	$29,286 higher in-state tuition	16% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Bellevue University Bellevue, NE	$5,361 lower in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
North Central University Minneapolis, MN	$16,956 higher in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN	$29,816 higher in-state tuition	22% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Edgewood College Madison, WI	$20,596 higher in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Ottawa University Ottawa Ottawa, KS	$20,616 higher in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Park University Parkville, MO	$2,236 higher in-state tuition	29% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY	$19,409 higher in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Concordia University Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN	$10,336 higher in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Kettering College Kettering, OH	$1,056 higher in-state tuition	6% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Midland University Fremont, NE	$26,786 higher in-state tuition	5% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI	$19,914 higher in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Compare with National Colleges

Compare with National Colleges for Western Illinois University
College	In-state tuition	Acceptance rate	Compare
Morgan State University Baltimore, MD	$7,035 lower in-state tuition	11% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	$5,221 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA	$9,140 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	$3,965 lower in-state tuition	8% higher acceptance rate	Compare
North Carolina Central University Durham, NC	$8,565 lower in-state tuition	16% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	$5,240 lower in-state tuition	13% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Columbus State University Columbus, GA	$9,366 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC	$4,204 lower in-state tuition	12% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Jackson State University Jackson, MS	$6,299 lower in-state tuition	22% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Tennessee State University Nashville, TN	$6,648 lower in-state tuition	1% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Bowie State University Bowie, MD	$6,046 lower in-state tuition	1% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC	$10,911 lower in-state tuition	11% higher acceptance rate	Compare
University of Houston Downtown Houston, TX	$7,556 lower in-state tuition	19% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX	$4,684 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Clayton State University Morrow, GA	$10,084 lower in-state tuition	3% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA	$6,678 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA	$11,648 lower in-state tuition	27% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Texas A&M University Kingsville Kingsville, TX	$5,372 lower in-state tuition	20% higher acceptance rate	Compare
California State University San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA	$7,171 lower in-state tuition	23% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	$7,581 lower in-state tuition	26% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO	$5,544 lower in-state tuition	24% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR	$3,385 lower in-state tuition	27% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX	$7,370 lower in-state tuition	27% lower acceptance rate	Compare
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA	$11,996 lower in-state tuition	5% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY	$4,944 lower in-state tuition	7% higher acceptance rate	Compare
West Virginia State University Institute, WV	$5,694 lower in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA	$10,044 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Francis Marion University Florence, SC	$4,104 lower in-state tuition	15% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR	$6,590 lower in-state tuition	25% higher acceptance rate	Compare
New Mexico State University Main Campus Las Cruces, NM	$7,081 lower in-state tuition	18% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Lewis Clark State College Lewiston, ID	$7,654 lower in-state tuition	17% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	$5,304 lower in-state tuition	4% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus Portales, NM	$8,070 lower in-state tuition	21% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV	$6,556 lower in-state tuition	28% higher acceptance rate	Compare
Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN	$4,903 lower in-state tuition	9% lower acceptance rate	Compare
University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas	$5,669 lower in-state tuition	13% higher acceptance rate	Compare

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149772.

Last updated: August 2026