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Overview |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Midland University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at MidlandU than Illinois College ($37,500.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than MidlandU ($16,296 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 1% lower than costs at Midland University ($9,964 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 10.1% larger than aid received Midland University ($29,785 vs. $27,057)
Illinois College vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Illinois College vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Midland University (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,400 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,900)
- Midland University and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Midland University 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 MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/