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Dean College Western New England University RIC Westfield State University SCSU UWM KU Lasell College| Illinois College | American International College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #945 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | aic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $40,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $40,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $15,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $35,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 940/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | AIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. AIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or AIC?
- American International College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at AIC than Illinois College ($40,550.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than AIC ($16,296 vs. $18,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 51.8% lower than costs at American International College ($9,964 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than American International College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Illinois College ($35,061 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. AIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or AIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AIC (2.91)
- AIC has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. AIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or AIC? 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 AIC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than American International College (57% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from American International College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- American International College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- American International College and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/