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Overview |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #913 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 850/1140 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Columbia College?
- Illinois College is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Illinois College than Columbia College ($35,796.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Columbia College ($16,296 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 18.6% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,400 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Columbia College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 85.1% larger than aid received Columbia College ($29,785 vs. $16,089)
Illinois College vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Columbia College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,700)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $1,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,264 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/