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K-State ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College OU Baker Washburn University| Illinois College | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | KU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Illinois College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or KU?
- Illinois College is 254.7% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Illinois College than University of Kansas ($35,796.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than KU ($16,296 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 1.7% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,964 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 167.4% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($29,785 vs. $11,140)
Illinois College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or KU? 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 KU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Illinois College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $9,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,300)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/