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Overview |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $175 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | MBTS | ||
| 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
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,772 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or MBTS?
- Illinois College is 317.2% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.2% higher at Illinois College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($35,796.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than MBTS ($16,296 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 37.1% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,964 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 415.8% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($29,785 vs. $5,774)
Illinois College vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Illinois College .
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Illinois College.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $9,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($17,004 vs. $27,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($175 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBTS 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/