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Gettysburg College McDaniel College F&M St. Mary's Juniata College UWM Goucher College KU Salisbury Mary Washington College| Illinois College | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Washington College | ||
| 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,029 students vs. 955 students)
Illinois College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Washington College than Illinois College ($50,626.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Washington College ($16,296 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 38.8% lower than costs at Washington College ($9,964 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Illinois College ($35,683 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Illinois College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Illinois College (75% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $45,300)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/