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Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW IUPUI Ohio University Kent State GVSU Earlham NKU| Illinois College | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or BSU?
- Illinois College is 324.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Illinois College than Ball State University ($35,796.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Illinois College ($12,615 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 9.4% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,964 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 160.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($29,785 vs. $11,418)
Illinois College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than BSU (68.9%)
Illinois College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or BSU? 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 BSU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Ball State University (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,800 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU 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 BSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/