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| Illinois College | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | ABC | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 218 students)
Illinois College vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or ABC?
- Illinois College is 130.3% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at Illinois College than Arlington Baptist College ($35,796.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than ABC ($16,296 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 19.9% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,310 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Arlington Baptist College (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 351.8% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($29,785 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or Illinois College .
Illinois College vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or ABC? 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 ABC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Arlington Baptist College (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,400 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/