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Overview |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/26 | ||
| 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 | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or UW-La Crosse?
- Illinois College is 371.9% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.2% higher at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($35,796.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Illinois College ($13,130 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 43.5% lower than costs at Illinois College ($6,942 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 777.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($29,785 vs. $3,395)
Illinois College vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UW-La Crosse (3.6)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than UW-La Crosse (74.3%)
Illinois College vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Illinois College (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $4,200 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $45,300)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/