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Overview |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $22,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $16,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 747 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 466 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 900/1040 | ||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (958 students vs. 541 students)
Illinois College vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Kentucky Christian University?
- Illinois College is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Illinois College than Kentucky Christian University ($36,870.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Kentucky Christian University ($17,255 vs. $22,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 9.2% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,400 vs. $10,264)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Kentucky Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 80.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($30,139 vs. $16,677)
Illinois College vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Illinois College vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Kentucky Christian University? 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 Kentucky Christian University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Kentucky Christian University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/