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Overview |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
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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 | 3.14 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois College is larger than than Urbana University based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 587 students)
Illinois College vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Urbana University?
- Illinois College is 51% more expensive to attend than Urbana University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Illinois College than Urbana University ($35,796.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 0.3% lower than costs at Urbana University ($9,964 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Urbana University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($29,785 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
Illinois College vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Urbana University? 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 Urbana University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Urbana University (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Urbana University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- Urbana University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Urbana University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/