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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Illinois College | Indiana Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or IWU?
- Illinois College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Illinois College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($35,796.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than IWU ($16,296 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 0.9% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,964 vs. $10,050)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Indiana Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 47.5% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($29,785 vs. $20,194)
Illinois College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IWU (3.61)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or IWU? 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 IWU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Illinois College (70% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $45,300)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,104 vs. $27,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/