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Overview |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 920/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Waldorf College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Waldorf College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,763 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Waldorf College?
- Illinois College is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Illinois College than Waldorf College ($35,796.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Waldorf College ($16,296 vs. $18,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 13.9% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,748 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Waldorf College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($29,785 vs. $17,359)
Illinois College vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Illinois College vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Waldorf 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 Waldorf College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Waldorf College (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $8,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($18,822 vs. $27,000)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Waldorf College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/