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Overview |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or SIUE?
- Illinois College is 284.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.7% higher at Illinois College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($35,796.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Illinois College ($13,586 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 3.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($9,964 vs. $10,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 179.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,785 vs. $10,649)
Illinois College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $1,700 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,300)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE 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/