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Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield OSU-Oklahoma City UNT| Illinois College | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Central | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Central?
- Illinois College is 345.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.6% higher at Illinois College than University of Central Missouri ($35,796.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Illinois College ($15,117 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 2.7% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,699 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 357% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($29,785 vs. $6,517)
Illinois College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Central (71.3%)
Illinois College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Central? 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 Central and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Central Missouri (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/