College comparison

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs Western Illinois University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI	Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Acceptance rateWestern Illinois University is more selective	86%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,405	4,410
Avg net price	$14,158	$12,937
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Wisconsin-Whitewater reports higher median earnings	$55,356	$54,163
Graduation rate	59%	45%
Median debt	$23,188	$25,251
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Western Illinois University harder to get into?

Western Illinois University is more selective: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Western Illinois University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs Western Illinois University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and — at Western Illinois University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.