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Albion College Cornerstone University GVSU UWM Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University KU Cedarville University| Illinois College | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or SAU?
- Illinois College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Illinois College than Spring Arbor University ($35,796.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than SAU ($16,296 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 6.9% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,964 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 44% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($29,785 vs. $20,677)
Illinois College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than SAU (47.3%)
Illinois College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or SAU? 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 SAU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Spring Arbor University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,700 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/