| DU vs. Western Illinois |
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|---|---|---|
#99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,572 Illinois Residents $14,572 Out-of-State |
| expensive$42,173 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,683 Illinois Residents $13,683 Out-of-State |
| More$32,326 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,040 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier77.81% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.18% |
| Lower9.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 | ||
| Larger12,813 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,332 |
| Larger6,614 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,525 |
| Larger6,199 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,807 |
| Larger2,787 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Higher89% | 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: 2,647) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 1,494 | Number of faculty | 519 |
| Higher$118,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,891 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.