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Overview |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | McPherson, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 822 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | mcpherson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $32,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $32,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $25,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $21,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,445 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 908/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | McPherson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois College is larger than than McPherson College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 822 students)
Illinois College vs. McPherson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or McPherson College?
- Illinois College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than McPherson College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Illinois College than McPherson College ($35,796.00 vs. $32,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than McPherson College ($16,296 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 0.5% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,918 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as McPherson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 35.9% larger than aid received McPherson College ($29,785 vs. $21,916)
Illinois College vs. McPherson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or McPherson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McPherson College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
Illinois College vs. McPherson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or McPherson 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 McPherson College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than McPherson College (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $1,100 more per year than McPherson College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,200)
- McPherson College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McPherson College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McPherson College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/