| Western Illinois vs. ORU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,572 Illinois Residents $14,572 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$35,470 |
| expensive$13,683 Illinois Residents $13,683 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,628 |
| Less$11,040 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$17,447 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter71.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.90% |
| Lower10.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.82% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,332 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,936 |
| Smaller4,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,017 |
| Larger1,807 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller919 |
| Smaller1,607 | Online Student Population | Larger2,588 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher31% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| 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: 2,607) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 519 | Number of faculty | 377 |
| Higher$91,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.