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Overview |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | presentation.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $22,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $22,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $27,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $9,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 840/1130 | ||
| 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 | Presentation College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Presentation College | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than Presentation College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 615 students)
Illinois College vs. Presentation College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Presentation College?
- Illinois College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Presentation College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Illinois College than Presentation College ($35,796.00 vs. $22,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Presentation College ($16,296 vs. $27,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 8.8% lower than costs at Presentation College ($9,964 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Presentation College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 198.8% larger than aid received Presentation College ($29,785 vs. $9,967)
Illinois College vs. Presentation College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Presentation College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Presentation College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Presentation College (3.07)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Presentation College (75.6%)
Illinois College vs. Presentation College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Presentation College? 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 Presentation College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Presentation College (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Presentation College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,400)
- Presentation College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Presentation College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Presentation College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/