Illinois College vs. OUAZ-Surprise

Comparable Facts

Compare Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL with Ottawa University Surprise in Surprise, Arizona on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Illinois College is larger than OUAZ-Surprise based on total student enrollment (942 students vs. 912 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Illinois College is located in Jacksonville, IL (Distant Town setting); Ottawa University Surprise is in Surprise, Arizona (Large Suburban setting).
• Illinois College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Ottawa University Surprise is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Illinois College 12:1; Ottawa University Surprise 11:1.

Illinois College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or OUAZ-Surprise? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than OUAZ-Surprise ($17,375 vs. $34,037).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 27.1% lower than at Ottawa University Surprise ($12,026 vs. $16,500).
• Illinois College is 7.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than OUAZ-Surprise (about $2,796 more per year; $38,676.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7.8% higher at Illinois College than at Ottawa University Surprise (about $2,796 more per year; $38,676.00 vs. $35,880.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Illinois College as at Ottawa University Surprise (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 72.5% larger than aid received by Ottawa University Surprise students ($31,609 vs. $18,321).

Illinois College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or OUAZ-Surprise? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between OUAZ-Surprise and Illinois College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Illinois College (1030) is 30 points higher than at OUAZ-Surprise (1000).
• Incoming Illinois College students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 18 at OUAZ-Surprise).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Illinois College 883/1180; Ottawa University Surprise 840/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Illinois College 19/26; Ottawa University Surprise 16/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Illinois College - Test optional; OUAZ-Surprise - Test optional.
• Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than OUAZ-Surprise (78.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 8.2% at Illinois College vs. 26.3% at OUAZ-Surprise.

Illinois College vs. OUAZ-Surprise Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Illinois College and OUAZ-Surprise? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Illinois College's six-year graduation rate is 57%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.
• Graduates from Illinois College have median earnings of about $45,300 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for OUAZ-Surprise.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.