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Overview |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Pitt State?
- Illinois College is 495.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Illinois College than Pittsburg State University ($35,796.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Pitt State ($16,296 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,426 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 870.2% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($29,785 vs. $3,070)
Illinois College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Pittsburg State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/