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Overview |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or University of Charleston?
- Illinois College is 14% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Illinois College than University of Charleston ($35,796.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than University of Charleston ($16,296 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 2.4% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,964 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 32.8% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($29,785 vs. $22,422)
Illinois College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Illinois College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than University of Charleston (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/