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Overview |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $24,220 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $20,027 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 39.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 965/1155 | ||
| 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 | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Brevard College | ||
| 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 Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 759 students)
Illinois College vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Brevard College?
- Illinois College is 26% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Illinois College than Brevard College ($35,796.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Brevard College ($16,296 vs. $24,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 24.4% lower than costs at Brevard College ($9,964 vs. $12,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Brevard College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 48.7% larger than aid received Brevard College ($29,785 vs. $20,027)
Illinois College vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Brevard College (39.9%)
Illinois College vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Brevard 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 Brevard College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Brevard College (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Brevard College 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 Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/