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Overview |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $36,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $36,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $10,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $17,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $30,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 3,660 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 978/1183 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Illinois 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 958 students)
Arkansas vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 381% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Illinois College than University of Arkansas ($36,870.00 vs. $26,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Arkansas ($17,255 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 29.5% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,264 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 271.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($30,139 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Arkansas .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Illinois 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 Illinois College and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Illinois College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,100 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,300)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/