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Overview |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 541 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $27,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $23,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 490 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | St John's | ||
| 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
- Illinois College is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 541 students)
Illinois College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or St John's?
- St John's College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at St John's than Illinois College ($36,040.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than St John's ($16,296 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 43.2% lower than costs at St John's College ($9,964 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 25.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($29,785 vs. $23,775)
Illinois College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than St John's (49.9%)
Illinois College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or St John's? 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 St John's and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Illinois College (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $4,100 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,200)
- St John's College and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's 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 St John's students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/