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Overview |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Woods University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or WWU?
- Illinois College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Illinois College than William Woods University ($35,796.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than WWU ($16,296 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 4.9% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,964 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 45.8% larger than aid received William Woods University ($29,785 vs. $20,431)
Illinois College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
Illinois College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or WWU? 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 WWU and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than William Woods University (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $6,700 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/