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GVSU Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College UWM KU| Illinois College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at AQ than Illinois College ($36,480.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than AQ ($16,296 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 6.1% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,964 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Illinois College ($30,049 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or AQ? 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 AQ and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Aquinas College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $5,300 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/