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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Illinois College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or JCSU?
- Illinois College is 104.9% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Illinois College than Johnson C Smith University ($35,796.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than JCSU ($16,296 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 40.3% lower than costs at Illinois College ($7,100 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 130.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($29,785 vs. $12,911)
Illinois College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 1.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Illinois College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $15,000 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $30,300)
- Illinois College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Illinois College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/