Quad
State University of New York at New Paltz
Western Illinois

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Western Illinois has 6 pts more first-gen students than State University of New York at New Paltz (38% vs. 32%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    State University of New York at New Paltz is a bit larger (6,086 vs. 4,410)

    Undergrads
  3. 3

    State University of New York at New Paltz has 4 pts more Pell recipients than Western Illinois (32% vs. 28%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
State University of New York at New Paltz6.1K
Western Illinois4.4K
Pell Grant share
State University of New York at New Paltz32%
Western Illinois28%
First-gen share
State University of New York at New Paltz32%
Western Illinois38%
Diversity index
State University of New York at New Paltz0.60
Western Illinois0.61

Who they are

Men
State University of New York at New Paltz37%
Western Illinois41%
Part-time students
State University of New York at New Paltz8%
Western Illinois15%
Students 25 and older
State University of New York at New Paltz7%
Western Illinois16%

Race & ethnicity

State University of New York at New Paltz
Western Illinois
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
State University of New York at New Paltz93%
Western Illinois86%
First-years from other states
State University of New York at New Paltz6%
Western Illinois13%
First-years from abroad
State University of New York at New Paltz1%
Western Illinois1%
New transfer students this fall
State University of New York at New Paltz598
Western Illinois596
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
State University of New York at New Paltz35%
Western Illinois48%

Campus

State University of New York at New Paltz
Town near a cityNCAA D-III · State University of New York Athletic ConferenceStudy abroadUndergrad research
Western Illinois
Remote townNCAA D-I FCS · Ohio Valley ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyState University of New York at New PaltzWestern Illinois
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online–Gender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why