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Overview |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Wilson, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #949 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | barton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $23,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,129 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Barton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Barton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barton College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Barton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Barton College?
- Illinois College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Barton College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Illinois College than Barton College ($35,796.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Barton College ($16,296 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 11.4% lower than costs at Barton College ($9,964 vs. $11,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Barton College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 27.1% larger than aid received Barton College ($29,785 vs. $23,431)
Illinois College vs. Barton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Barton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barton College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Barton College has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Barton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Barton 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 Barton College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Barton College (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,700)
- Barton College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Barton 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 Barton College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/