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Overview |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Southwest Baptist University?
- Illinois College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Illinois College than Southwest Baptist University ($35,796.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Southwest Baptist University ($16,296 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 20.2% lower than costs at Illinois College ($8,290 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 64.1% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($29,785 vs. $18,146)
Illinois College vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Southwest Baptist University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University 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/