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| Illinois College | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.34 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | FWBBC | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 394 students)
Illinois College vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or FWBBC?
- Illinois College is 77.5% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Illinois College than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($35,796.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than FWBBC ($16,296 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 22% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,170 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 116.8% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($29,785 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Illinois College vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $13,800 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/