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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Georgetown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Georgetown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,548 students)
ISU vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 243% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Georgetown College than Illinois State University ($40,610.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than ISU ($15,152 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,602 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 246.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($40,308 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 45 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
ISU vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Georgetown College? 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 Georgetown College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Georgetown College (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Georgetown College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/