Western Illinois vs. Columbia College - Elgin
Both Western Illinois University and Columbia College - Elgin are 4 years schools located in Illinois. The following statements compare Western Illinois University and Columbia College - Elgin with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Western Illinois's tuition ($14,085) is more expensive than Columbia College - Elgin ($8,304).
- Western Illinois's acceptance rate (74.96%) is lower than Western Illinois (74.96%).
- Western Illinois has higher yield (15.23%) than Western Illinois (15.23%).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
- Western Illinois (7,643 students) is larger than Western Illinois (7,643 students) with more enrolled students.
- Western Illinois ($11,040) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Illinois ($11,040).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 47%.
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,085
Financial Aid
$11,040
Test Scores
Admission
74.96% Acceptance Rate
15.23% Yield
Enrollment
5,309 Undergraduate
2,334 Graduate
1,807 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
441 Faculties (full-time)
1,193 Staffs (full-time)
$81,367 Faculty Salary
$56,464 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,600 annual charge
-3,083 capacity
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$8,304
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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