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UH at Manoa BYU BYU-I Hawaii Pacific University UWM KU Stanford| Illinois College | Brigham Young University Hawaii | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $6,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $6,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $9,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $17,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $4,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 1,270 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 37.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 985/1191 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or BYUH?
- Illinois College is 472.7% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 472.7% higher at Illinois College than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($36,870.00 vs. $6,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than BYUH ($17,255 vs. $17,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 3.5% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,916 vs. $10,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 536.8% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($30,139 vs. $4,733)
Illinois College vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than BYUH (37.9%)
Illinois College vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $3,000 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,300)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/