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Overview |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,159 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Illinois College is 38% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Illinois College than Lindsey Wilson College ($35,796.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than Illinois College ($13,056 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 2.9% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,686 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Lindsey Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Lindsey Wilson College ($29,785 vs. $25,764)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Illinois College vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Lindsey Wilson College? 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (57% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $8,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($18,824 vs. $27,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/