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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Illinois College | Kentucky State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #1014 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 783/978 | ||
| 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 | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | KY State | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or KY State?
- Illinois College is 355.8% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at Illinois College than Kentucky State University ($35,796.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Illinois College ($11,473 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 23.4% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,076 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 260.7% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($29,785 vs. $8,257)
Illinois College vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or KY State? 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 KY State and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Kentucky State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $14,300 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $31,000)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/