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IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU Purdue Western Illinois University IU Kokomo Earlham ISU Michigan Butler| Illinois College | Indiana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.29 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Indiana State | ||
| 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Indiana State?
- Illinois College is 278.7% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Illinois College than Indiana State University ($35,796.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Illinois College ($12,688 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 13.9% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($9,964 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 175.7% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($29,785 vs. $10,802)
Illinois College vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Indiana State? 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 State and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Indiana State University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/