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IU Southeast AUM Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU UWM KU| Illinois College | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or IU East?
- Illinois College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Illinois College than Indiana University East ($36,870.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Illinois College ($9,484 vs. $17,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 0.2% lower than costs at Illinois College ($10,244 vs. $10,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 296.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($30,139 vs. $7,602)
Illinois College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than IU East (71.2%)
Illinois College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or IU East? 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 IU East and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Indiana University East (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $12,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/