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Overview |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Illinois College is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at Illinois College than Freed Hardeman University ($35,796.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Freed-Hardeman University ($16,296 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 25.3% lower than costs at Illinois College ($7,950 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 71.7% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($29,785 vs. $17,349)
Illinois College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $40,700)
- Freed Hardeman University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Freed-Hardeman University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/