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ISU Simpson College Wartburg College UWM KU| Illinois College | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $20,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $20,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $12,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $22,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 1,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 935/1205 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Central College | ||
| 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
- Central College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,095 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Central College?
- Illinois College is 75.7% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Illinois College than Central College ($36,870.00 vs. $20,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Central College ($17,255 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 19.1% lower than costs at Central College ($10,264 vs. $12,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Central College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 137.7% larger than aid received Central College ($30,139 vs. $12,678)
Illinois College vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Central 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 Central College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Illinois College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,300)
- Central College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Central 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 Central College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/