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Overview |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or UT Martin?
- Illinois College is 327.3% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at Illinois College than The University of Tennessee Martin ($35,796.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Illinois College ($12,619 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 40.7% lower than costs at Illinois College ($7,082 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 221.6% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($29,785 vs. $9,261)
Illinois College vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,200 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/