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Trine University IPFW Purdue North Central Gannon University IWU UWM University of Saint Francis KU| Illinois College | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Indiana Tech?
- Illinois College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Illinois College than Indiana Institute of Technology ($35,796.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Indiana Tech ($16,296 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 8.9% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($9,964 vs. $10,854)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Indiana Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($29,785 vs. $19,813)
Illinois College vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Illinois College vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (57% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Indiana Institute of Technology earn on average $1,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/