College comparison

Purdue University Northwest 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	Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN	Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Acceptance rateWestern Illinois University is more selective	72%	71%
SAT (25–75)	890–1140	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,671	4,410
Avg net price	$6,079	$12,937
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Hammond, IN	Macomb, IL

Quick answers

Is Purdue University Northwest or Western Illinois University harder to get into?

Western Illinois University is more selective: Purdue University Northwest's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Western Illinois University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University Northwest vs Western Illinois University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 890–1140 at Purdue University Northwest 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.