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Marshall University Hondros College Waynesburg College West Virginia Wesleyan College Alderson Broaddus College UWM KU| Illinois College | Davis & Elkins College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Illinois College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | D&E 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
- Illinois College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 650 students)
Illinois College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or D&E College?
- Illinois College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Illinois College than Davis & Elkins College ($35,796.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than D&E College ($16,296 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 1.6% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,964 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($29,785 vs. $25,119)
Illinois College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Illinois College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or D&E 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 D&E College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $7,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/