College comparison

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Acceptance rateWestern Illinois University is more selective	85%	71%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1360	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,022	4,410
Avg net price	$13,466	$12,937
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Illinois University reports higher median earnings	$46,769	$54,163
Graduation rate	54%	45%
Median debt	$21,500	$25,251
Economic mobility	3.7%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Louisiana at Monroe or Western Illinois University harder to get into?

Western Illinois University is more selective: University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate is approximately 85% and Western Illinois University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe vs Western Illinois University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1360 at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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.