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Overview |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | UWM | ||
| 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 Milwaukee is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or UWM?
- Illinois College is 342.4% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($35,796.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than UWM ($16,296 vs. $16,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($9,964 vs. $10,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 399.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($29,785 vs. $5,963)
Illinois College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or UWM? 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 UWM and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $800 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,300)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWM students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/