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Overview |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #930 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $33,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 860/1120 | ||
| 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 | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- Illinois College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Illinois College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($35,796.00 vs. $33,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($16,296 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 23.1% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,964 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 4.9% larger than aid received North Carolina Wesleyan College ($29,785 vs. $28,392)
Illinois College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
Illinois College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,100 more per year than North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $27,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/