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Overview |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $200 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or ESU ?
- Illinois College is 578.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.3% higher at Illinois College than Emporia State University ($35,796.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Illinois College ($14,854 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 7% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,308 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 457.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($29,785 vs. $5,345)
Illinois College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ESU (3.41)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Emporia State University (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,300 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/