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Overview |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 6,569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $6,054 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $12,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $5,628 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.91 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (6,569 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Blue Ash?
- Illinois College is 491.3% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Illinois College than UC Blue Ash College ($35,796.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Illinois College ($12,474 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 29% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($9,964 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than UC Blue Ash College (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 429.2% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($29,785 vs. $5,628)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Illinois College vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Illinois College.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $45,300)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/