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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas UWM Southwest Baptist University KU Pitt State| Illinois College | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Missouri Southern?
- Illinois College is 338.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.5% higher at Illinois College than Missouri Southern State University ($36,870.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Illinois College ($11,264 vs. $17,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 43.1% lower than costs at Illinois College ($7,172 vs. $10,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 301.1% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($30,139 vs. $7,514)
Illinois College vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Missouri Southern State University (57% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern 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/