Western Illinois vs. DU |
#88 in Federal Region V Universities #37 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$13,661 Illinois Residents $14,952 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,340 |
cheaper$12,693 Illinois Residents $13,290 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
Less$8,341 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,610 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
Tighter75.00% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.68% |
Favorable15.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
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 | ||
Smaller7,643 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,734 |
Smaller5,309 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,151 |
Smaller2,334 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,583 |
Smaller1,807 | Online Student Population | Larger3,134 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower67% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
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: 2,647) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
501 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
Lower$82,948 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.