| Western Illinois vs. SIUE |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #357 in National Universities #38 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,661 Illinois Residents $14,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,748 Illinois Residents $12,922 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,693 Illinois Residents $13,290 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,699 Illinois Residents $10,102 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,341 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,626 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter75.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.51% |
| Lower15.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.52% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,643 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,519 |
| Smaller5,309 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,321 |
| Smaller2,334 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,198 |
| Smaller1,807 | Online Student Population | Larger1,951 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| Higher30% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower29% |
| Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,002) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,070) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 501 | Number of faculties | 899 |
| Higher$82,948 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$79,599 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.