| Western Illinois vs. Northern Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,661 Illinois Residents $14,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents $12,700 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,693 Illinois Residents $13,290 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents $9,090 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,341 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier75.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.68% |
| Favorable15.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.30% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,643 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,649 |
| Smaller5,309 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,429 |
| Smaller2,334 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,220 |
| Smaller1,807 | Online Student Population | Larger2,208 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher67% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 501 | Number of faculties | 1,035 |
| Lower$82,948 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,606 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.