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UWM Stritch DePaul Franklin University Carthage SHU North Greenville University Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater William Penn University KU Herzing University-Brookfield| Illinois College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or CUW?
- Illinois College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Illinois College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($35,796.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than CUW ($16,296 vs. $24,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 22% lower than costs at Concordia University Wisconsin ($9,964 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Concordia University Wisconsin (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,785 vs. $23,477)
Illinois College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at CUW (3.52)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than CUW (70.4%)
Illinois College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or CUW? 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 CUW and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Illinois College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $800 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,300)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/