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Overview |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Eastern?
- Illinois College is 275.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Illinois College than Eastern Kentucky University ($35,796.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Illinois College ($10,806 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,964 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 181.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($29,785 vs. $10,583)
Illinois College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Illinois College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern 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 Eastern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/