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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 1,029 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #687 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | ic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $35,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $35,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $16,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $29,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 9.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1126 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Illinois College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 1,029 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Illinois College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Illinois College?
- Illinois College is 419.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.9% higher at Illinois College than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($35,796.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Illinois College ($12,011 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 1.4% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,964 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Illinois College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 165.3% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($29,785 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Illinois College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Illinois College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Illinois College or Arkansas State University .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Illinois College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 State University.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (57% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University 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/