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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College UWM| Illinois College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or UNI?
- Illinois College is 341.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Illinois College than University of Northern Iowa ($35,796.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Illinois College ($15,782 vs. $16,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 6.6% lower than costs at Illinois College ($9,343 vs. $9,964)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 364.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($29,785 vs. $6,412)
Illinois College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or UNI? 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 UNI and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Illinois College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $2,400 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/