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Overview |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Grace College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,065 students)
ISU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is 137.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($28,148.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at Grace College and Theological Seminary than Illinois State University ($28,148.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than ISU ($18,317 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 3.2% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,276 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grace College and Theological Seminary students is 82.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($21,252 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 27 points higher than at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (24)
- Accepted freshman Grace College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
ISU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Grace College and Theological Seminary (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/