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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois Central College | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ICC | ISU | ||
| Location | East Peoria, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,578 | 20,989 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | icc.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ICC | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,650 | $12,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,700 | $24,131 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $11,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,546 | $20,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,522 | $11,590 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
ICC | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 20,884 | ||
| Admitted | - | 18,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ICC | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ICC | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $227 |
Diversity |
ICC | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ICC | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ICC | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than ICC based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 7,578 students)
ICC vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ICC or ISU?
- Illinois State University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than ICC for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at ISU than Illinois Central College ($24,131.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Central College than ISU ($11,546 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($11,584 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Illinois Central College (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Illinois Central College ($11,590 vs. $5,522)
Which college is harder to get into, ICC or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or ICC .
ICC vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ICC 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 ICC.
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $15,300 more per year than ICC graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $33,700)
- Illinois Central College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,000)
- ICC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($67 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ICC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/