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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 960/1126 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Illinois College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,029 students)
CSU vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 367.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 367.6% higher at Illinois College than Chicago State University ($35,796.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Illinois College ($6,446 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 38.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,964 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 87.4% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($29,785 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or CSU .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Illinois College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Illinois College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Chicago State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $7,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,300)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/