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Overview |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Northwest?
- Illinois College is 495.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.3% higher at Illinois College than Northwest Missouri State University ($35,796.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Illinois College ($14,197 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 4.7% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,964 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 255.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($29,785 vs. $8,387)
Illinois College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/