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Overview |
Illinois College | JC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jamestown College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or JC?
- Illinois College is 53% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Illinois College than Jamestown College ($35,796.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than JC ($16,296 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 16.4% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,560 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 75% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($29,785 vs. $17,022)
Illinois College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or JC? 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 JC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Jamestown College (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,300)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/