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Overview |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 28% |
Students |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | BAC | ||
| 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
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or BAC?
- Illinois College is 93.5% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.5% higher at Illinois College than Belmont Abbey College ($35,796.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than BAC ($16,296 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 17% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,964 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 221.4% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($29,785 vs. $9,266)
Illinois College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or BAC? 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 BAC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,400 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,900)
- Belmont Abbey College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont Abbey College and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/