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SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Loyola Hope College Coe College UWM Monmouth College KU| Illinois College | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Loras College | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Loras College?
- Illinois College is 3% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Illinois College than Loras College ($35,796.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Loras College ($16,296 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 8% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,230 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Loras College ($29,785 vs. $25,538)
Illinois College vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Loras 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 Loras College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Illinois College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,300)
- Loras College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/