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Overview |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 958 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,870 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,870 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,264 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,255 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,139 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,660 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,733 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 978/1183 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 958 students)
Illinois College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or GVSU?
- Illinois College is 152.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($36,870.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.1% higher at Illinois College than Grand Valley State University ($36,870.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than GVSU ($17,255 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 8.6% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,264 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 237.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($30,139 vs. $8,925)
Illinois College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Illinois College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Illinois College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/