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Overview |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | East Peoria, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,044 | 67 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | icc.edu | nc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,650 | $17,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,700 | $17,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $8,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,559 | $25,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,994 | $3,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
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| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
ICC | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Central College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (7,044 students vs. 67 students)
ICC vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ICC or Northwestern College?
- Northwestern College is 74.5% more expensive to attend than ICC for in-state tuition ($17,280.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Northwestern College than Illinois Central College ($17,280.00 vs. $11,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Central College than Northwestern College ($11,559 vs. $25,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 27.8% lower than costs at Illinois Central College ($8,100 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Central College than Northwestern College (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Central College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($3,994 vs. $3,660)
Which college is harder to get into, ICC or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or ICC .
ICC vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ICC or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and ICC.
- Graduates from Illinois Central College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($33,700 vs. $32,000)
- Illinois Central College students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- ICC graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
- More ICC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/