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RU Marymount University Longwood University Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University UWM KU| Illinois College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or MBC?
- Illinois College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Illinois College than Mary Baldwin College ($35,796.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than MBC ($16,296 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 3.6% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,964 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($29,785 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MBC (3.57)
Illinois College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or MBC? 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 MBC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,900 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/