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Overview |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Quincy University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Quincy University based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 1,307 students)
Illinois vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 156.1% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Quincy University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,940.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Illinois ($11,985 vs. $14,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Quincy University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,440 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 87.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($31,052 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 295 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Quincy University (3.47)
- Quincy University has a higher acceptance rate (61.7%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or Quincy 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 Quincy University and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Quincy University (82% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $21,000 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $45,500)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quincy University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- Illinois graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Quincy University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/