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| Illinois College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or CBU?
- Illinois College is 0.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Illinois College than Christian Brothers University ($35,796.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than CBU ($16,296 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 2.6% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($9,964 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($29,785 vs. $26,964)
Illinois College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or CBU? 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 CBU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Christian Brothers University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,300)
- Christian Brothers University and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University 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 CBU 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/