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Overview |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Georgetown 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
- Georgetown College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,548 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Georgetown College than Illinois College ($40,610.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than Illinois College ($15,152 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 12.5% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($9,964 vs. $11,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Georgetown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 35.3% larger than aid received Illinois College ($40,308 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Illinois College vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Illinois College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,300)
- Georgetown College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/