Similar & reach alternatives
Schools Similar to Western Illinois University
Compare alternatives to Western Illinois University
- Similar admissions profiles · 2 matches
- Higher admission rates · 5 matches
- Nearby alternatives · 5 matches
- Higher earnings at similar cost · 2 matches
- Lower cost with similar earnings · 3 matches
- Similar overall profiles · 10 matches
Similar admissions profiles
| School | Western Illinois University · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | 71.2% | 69.8% | $64,583 4 years after completion |
| McKendree University | 71.2% | 71.7% | $60,630 4 years after completion |
Higher admission rates
| School | Western Illinois University · admission rate | Admission rate | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 71.2% | 88.2% | $62,507 4 years after completion |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 71.2% | 85.9% | $63,235 4 years after completion |
| Monmouth College | 71.2% | 90.9% | $51,368 4 years after completion |
| Sam Houston State University | 71.2% | 90.3% | $57,044 4 years after completion |
| New England College | 71.2% | 92.1% | $55,330 4 years after completion |
Nearby alternatives
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Springfield | IL | $63,235 4 years after completion |
| Augustana College | IL | $60,377 4 years after completion |
| Illinois State University | IL | $62,507 4 years after completion |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | KS | $55,610 4 years after completion |
| Governors State University | IL | $56,405 4 years after completion |
Higher earnings at similar cost
| School | Western Illinois University · earnings | Earnings | Average annual net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family University | $57,453 4 years after completion | $82,892 4 years after completion | $13,143 |
| University of St Francis | $57,453 4 years after completion | $75,229 4 years after completion | $13,006 |
Lower cost with similar earnings
| School | Western Illinois University · average annual net price | Average annual net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Springfield | $12,937 | $9,833 | $63,235 4 years after completion |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | $12,937 | $3,203 | $60,020 4 years after completion |
| San Diego Christian College | $12,937 | $992 | $50,741 4 years after completion |
Similar overall profiles
| School | State | Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | NE | $56,647 4 years after completion |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | WI | $54,923 4 years after completion |
| Eastern Illinois University | IL | $53,620 4 years after completion |
| Indiana University-South Bend | IN | $55,103 4 years after completion |
| Northwest Missouri State University | MO | $52,213 4 years after completion |
| Saint Cloud State University | MN | $59,194 4 years after completion |
| Winona State University | MN | $60,533 4 years after completion |
| Northeastern Illinois University | IL | $60,607 4 years after completion |
| Purdue University Fort Wayne | IN | $56,455 4 years after completion |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | MO | $62,350 4 years after completion |
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