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Overview |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1250/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Wooster | ||
| 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
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Wooster than Illinois College ($57,050.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Wooster ($16,296 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 35.5% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,964 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than The College of Wooster (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 42.1% larger than aid received Illinois College ($42,315 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Illinois College vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Illinois College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $5,900 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $45,300)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/