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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Hebrew Theological College | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | ISU | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
HTC | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| 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 |
HTC | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $227 |
Diversity |
HTC | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
HTC | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 3% | ||
Campus |
HTC | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or ISU?
- Hebrew Theological College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($13,800.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at ISU than Hebrew Theological College ($23,681.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than ISU ($13,451 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 28.8% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($10,602 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Hebrew Theological College (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 50% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($11,619 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 42 points higher than at HTC (1048)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HTC (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at HTC (3.24)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than HTC (71.4%)
HTC vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC or ISU? 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 ISU and HTC.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Hebrew Theological College (71% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $20,500 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/