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Husson University UNH Manchester UWM KU| Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #753 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 40% |
Students |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,478 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Illinois College ($41,586.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($16,296 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 49.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($9,964 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($29,785 vs. $26,987)
Illinois College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,300)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/