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Overview |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Topeka, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | washburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $9,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $20,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $12,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $7,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 | Washburn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $174 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Washburn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Washburn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Washburn University?
- Illinois College is 295.8% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $9,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Illinois College than Washburn University ($35,796.00 vs. $20,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Illinois College ($12,473 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 0.8% lower than costs at Washburn University ($9,964 vs. $10,040)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Washburn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 281% larger than aid received Washburn University ($29,785 vs. $7,818)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Washburn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washburn University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Washburn University (3.46)
Illinois College vs. Washburn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Washburn 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 Washburn University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Washburn University (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Washburn University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,300)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($16,900 vs. $27,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/