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Overview |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Bartlesville, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | okwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $28,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $28,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $27,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $14,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 800 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 52.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 47.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 930/1100 | ||
| 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 | OKWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,881 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | OKWU | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than OKWU based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 848 students)
Illinois College vs. OKWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or OKWU?
- Illinois College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than OKWU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $28,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Illinois College than Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($35,796.00 vs. $28,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than OKWU ($16,296 vs. $27,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Wesleyan University are 9.3% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,118 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 98.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($29,785 vs. $14,983)
Illinois College vs. OKWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or OKWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OKWU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OKWU (3.38)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than OKWU (52.1%)
Illinois College vs. OKWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or OKWU? 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 OKWU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Oklahoma Wesleyan University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Wesleyan University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,300)
- Oklahoma Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,881 vs. $27,000)
- OKWU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OKWU 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/