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