College comparison

University of Nebraska at Kearney 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 Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE	Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Acceptance rateWestern Illinois University is more selective	89%	71%
SAT (25–75)	905–1125	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,088	4,410
Avg net price	$16,242	$12,937
Median earnings (10 yr)Western Illinois University reports higher median earnings	$50,105	$54,163
Graduation rate	58%	45%
Median debt	$19,500	$25,251
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney or Western Illinois University harder to get into?

Western Illinois University is more selective: University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate is approximately 89% and Western Illinois University's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney vs Western Illinois University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 905–1125 at University of Nebraska at Kearney 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.