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Overview |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | HSU | ||
| 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
- Hardin Simmons University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,655 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or HSU?
- Illinois College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Illinois College than Hardin Simmons University ($36,870.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than HSU ($17,255 vs. $21,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 3.6% lower than costs at Hardin Simmons University ($10,264 vs. $10,634)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Hardin Simmons University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($30,139 vs. $23,743)
Illinois College vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or HSU? 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 HSU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Hardin Simmons University (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/