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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois College | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | ISU | ||
| 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or ISU?
- Illinois College is 202.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Illinois College than Illinois State University ($35,796.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than ISU ($16,296 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 6.4% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,964 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 156.3% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($29,785 vs. $11,619)
Illinois College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or ISU? 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 ISU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Illinois College (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,300)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/