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Overview |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Illinois College | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Albion 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
- Albion College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,456 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Albion College?
- Albion College is 52% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Albion College than Illinois College ($54,410.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Albion College ($16,296 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 25.2% lower than costs at Albion College ($9,964 vs. $12,470)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Albion College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 59.2% larger than aid received Illinois College ($47,406 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Albion College (3.48)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Albion College (66.5%)
Illinois College vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Albion 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 Albion College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than Illinois College (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $45,300)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,200)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albion College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/