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Overview |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Carson-Newman College?
- Illinois College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Illinois College than Carson Newman College ($35,796.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Carson-Newman College ($16,296 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 1.3% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,964 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($29,785 vs. $24,697)
Illinois College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Carson Newman College (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/