June 2026

AI Index Report

Western Illinois University

AIS
58.2
National rank
#530
State rank
#19
Programs
36

Ranks 19th in Illinois

  1. 17School of the Art Institute of Chicago58.9
  2. 18DeVry University58.8
  3. 19Western Illinois University58.2
  4. 20Adler University56.2
  5. 21Elmhurst University56.2

National Vs State Performance

How does Western Illinois University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?

National Rank Over Time

Western Illinois University

National rank

#530

June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Ranked by AI Index

Across the U.S.

Western Illinois University and the institutions ranked either side of it

  1. 528University of Maine at Presque Isle58.2
  2. 531Arkansas Tech University58.2
  3. 530Western Illinois University58.2
  4. 529Mercy University58.2
  5. 532Keck Graduate Institute58.1

Top Programs By State

Where AI recommends Western Illinois University, and which of its programs come up in each state.

Most Recommended Programs By State

Western Illinois University

Share of voice
LowerHigher
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Home state: Illinois

2.6%

share of voice in Illinois, ranked #146

Strongest states

  1. #1Illinois2.6%
  2. #2Iowa0.4%
  3. #3Wyoming0.3%
  4. #4Kansas0.3%
  5. #5Rhode Island0.3%
  6. #6Ohio0.3%

Top programs in IL

  1. #1Elementary Education28%
  2. #2Criminal Justice14%
  3. #3Education10%
  4. #4Cyber Security6%

Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Top AI Search Competitors

Who is Western Illinois University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for

Rank

Competitor

Competing in

Share

  1. 1
    University of Georgia
    Art & Art History2%
  2. 2
    Fordham University, Department of Psychology
    Art & Art History2%
  3. 3
    Rochester Institute of Technology
    Art & Art History2%
  4. 4
    University of Washington School of Drama
    Art & Art History2%
  5. 5
    Mississippi State University
    Education1%
  6. 6
    Moreland University
    Education1%

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Top Programs By Degree Level

What programs is AI recommending and who is Western Illinois University competing with?

Your top competitors in

Education, Graduate

Schools competing in AI Search for the same program

  1. #107Mississippi State University1%
  2. #108Moreland University1%
  3. #109Western Illinois University1%
  4. #110Fort Hays State University1%
  5. #111Salisbury University1%

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Prompts Visibility

The individual prompts Western Illinois University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.

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AI Citations

Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Western Illinois University.

Most frequently cited pages

The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Western Illinois University is mentioned

  1. 1

    techguide.org

    Most Affordable Master’s in Business Analytics Programs

    17.4%20 citations
  2. 2

    wiu.edu

    Preospective Student - WIU

    14.8%17 citations
  3. 3

    www.onlineu.com

    Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Education

    13.9%16 citations
  4. 4

    mastersinpsychology.com

    Master's in Experimental Psychology & Graduate Programs

    7%8 citations
  5. 5

    reddit.com

    Colleges with good theater programs and good acceptance rates

    7%8 citations

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

Topics Coverage

What topics does AI cover when it talks about Western Illinois University?

Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Western Illinois University

  • Admissions

    31.8%

    57 answers

  • Other

    31.8%

    57 answers

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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition

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