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Overview |
Illinois College | King College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Illinois College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | King College | ||
| 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
- King College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or King College?
- Illinois College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Illinois College than King College ($35,796.00 vs. $31,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than King College ($16,296 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 0% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,960 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than King College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 31.1% larger than aid received King College ($29,785 vs. $22,715)
Illinois College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at King College (3.46)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than King College (60.8%)
Illinois College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or King 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 King College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than King College (57% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,300)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/