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Overview |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois College is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 553 students)
Illinois College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Randolph?
- Illinois College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Illinois College than Randolph College ($35,796.00 vs. $27,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Randolph ($16,296 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 14.7% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,964 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Randolph College ($29,785 vs. $19,688)
Illinois College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Illinois College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College 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 Randolph students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/