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Is WIU a Good School for the Money?

Top 15% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$83,256 Avg Total Cost

Western Illinois University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WIU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the WIU annual value report below.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 15% National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Bargain Price

Western Illinois University is ranked #277 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on the type of quality education Western Illinois University provides, we expected it to be priced higher. We consider WIU to be a great value, ranked #277 out of 2223 in College Factual's Best Colleges for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  277 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  87.64 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $83,256 for a WIU Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from WIU will cost you about $83,256. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $18,965 and a typical 4.39 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$18,965
Average Years to Graduate4.39
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$83,256

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average WIU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on WIU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$77,093 In-State With Aid
$115,606 Avg Cost No Aid
4.39 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at WIU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$115,606#0F
All Students$83,256#277A
Only Students Receiving Aid$77,093#1,078C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$115,606#F
All Students$83,256#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$77,093#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

About 93% of WIU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what WIU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average WIU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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