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Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul IU IUPUI UWM IU Southeast KU| Illinois College | Indiana University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or IU Northwest?
- Illinois College is 392.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.5% higher at Illinois College than Indiana University Northwest ($35,796.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Illinois College ($6,553 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 5.9% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,412 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 240.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($29,785 vs. $8,754)
Illinois College vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Indiana University Northwest (57% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $5,800 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/