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Overview |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,724 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | friends.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,172 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,172 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $19,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,620 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 25.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 950/1181 | ||
| 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 | Friends University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,512 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Friends University | ||
| 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
- Friends University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,724 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Friends University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Friends University?
- Illinois College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Friends University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Illinois College than Friends University ($35,796.00 vs. $31,172.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Friends University ($16,296 vs. $23,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Friends University are 19.7% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,326 vs. $9,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Friends University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Friends University ($29,785 vs. $19,570)
Illinois College vs. Friends University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Friends University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Friends University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Friends University (3.4)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Friends University (63.3%)
Illinois College vs. Friends University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Friends 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 Friends University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Friends University (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Friends University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $45,300)
- Friends University students graduate with a $2,488 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,512 vs. $27,000)
- Friends University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Friends University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/