- Western Illinois University is a public school while University of Denver (DU) is a private school.
- Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL and DU is located in Denver, CO.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $59,340 than Western Illinois University ($14,952).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than Western Illinois University (59.97%).
- DU is larger with 13,734 students than Western Illinois University (7,643 students).
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| #43 in Illinois | Rankings | #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Macomb, IL | Location | Denver, CO |
| Known as | DU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,661 Illinois residents $14,952 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,340 |
| $12,693 Illinois residents $13,290 out-of-state | Graduate | $58,347 |
| $8,341 | Financial Aid | $31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 59.97% | Acceptance Rate | 58.05% |
| 20.59% | Yield | 13.02% |
| Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,643 | Total Students | 13,734 |
| 5,309 | Undergraduate | 6,151 |
| 2,334 | Graduate | 7,583 |
| 1,807 | Online Enrollment | 3,134 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $47,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,400 |
| 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: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 60 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 771 Part-time |
| 1,193 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time |
| $81,367 for Faculties $56,464 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time |