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Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee State University Belmont Vanderbilt UWM Martin Methodist College KU Tusculum College| Illinois College | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | CU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Illinois College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | CU | ||
| 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or CU?
- Illinois College is 42% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Illinois College than Cumberland University ($35,796.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than CU ($16,296 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 10.8% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,990 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 34.5% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($29,785 vs. $22,145)
Illinois College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at CU (3.3)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than CU (66.2%)
Illinois College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or CU? 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 CU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Cumberland University (57% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $5,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/