| IPFW vs. Western Illinois |
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|---|---|---|
#50 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,532 Indiana Residents $22,887 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,572 Illinois Residents $14,572 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,052 Indiana Residents $15,962 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,683 Illinois Residents $13,683 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,388 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,090 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier83.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.18% |
| Favorable21.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.27% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,206 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,332 |
| Larger6,489 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,525 |
| Smaller717 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,807 |
| Smaller584 | Online Student Population | Larger1,607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower36% | Graduate Rate | Higher45% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Higher67% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,340) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 523 | Number of faculty | 519 |
| Lower$80,277 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$91,891 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.