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Overview |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
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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 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | MWSU | ||
| 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 Western State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or MWSU?
- Illinois College is 447.3% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.2% higher at Illinois College than Missouri Western State University ($35,796.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Illinois College ($11,917 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 2.4% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,964 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 182.8% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($29,785 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Illinois College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Missouri Western State University (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,800 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/