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Overview |
Illinois College | AU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or AU?
- Averett University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at AU than Illinois College ($37,640.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than AU ($16,296 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 14% lower than costs at Averett University ($9,964 vs. $11,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Averett University ($29,785 vs. $26,246)
Illinois College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AU (3.07)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than AU (76%)
Illinois College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or AU? 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 AU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Averett University (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/