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| Governors State University | Illinois College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 21% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Illinois College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,029 students)
GSU vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 376.5% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Illinois College than Governors State University ($35,796.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Illinois College ($9,833 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 10.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,964 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Illinois College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 148.5% larger than aid received Governors State University ($29,785 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,700 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/