- Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private school while Western Illinois University is a public school.
- ORU is located in Tulsa, OK and Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
- ORU has more expensive tuition of $34,100 than Western Illinois University ($14,952).
- Western Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.97% than ORU (93.34%).
- Western Illinois University is larger with 7,643 students than ORU (5,051 students).
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| #4 in Oklahoma | Rankings | #43 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tulsa, OK | Location | Macomb, IL |
ORU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,100 | Undergraduate | $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state |
| $13,102 | Graduate | $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state |
| $18,660 | Financial Aid | $8,341 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 93.34% | Acceptance Rate | 59.97% |
| 27.34% | Yield | 20.59% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,051 | Total Students | 7,643 |
| 4,289 | Undergraduate | 5,309 |
| 762 | Graduate | 2,334 |
| 1,852 | Online Enrollment | 1,807 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $43,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,607) $4,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,083) $6,428 average annual costs |
| ✔ (17 meals per week) $4,850 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 151 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 60 Part-time |
| 565 Full-time 255 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $68,750 for Faculties $53,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time |