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Overview |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Memphis?
- Illinois College is 332.7% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.5% higher at Illinois College than University of Memphis ($36,870.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Illinois College ($13,656 vs. $17,255)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($10,264 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 168.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($30,139 vs. $11,234)
Illinois College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Memphis (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/