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