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Overview |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Williamstown, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 2,222 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #13 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | williams.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $61,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $61,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $20,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $57,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 45% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 15,321 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1480/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $73,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,582 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $150 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Williams | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Williams College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (2,222 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Williams Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Williams?
- Williams College is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Williams than Illinois College ($61,450.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Williams ($16,296 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 55.9% lower than costs at Williams College ($9,964 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 91.8% larger than aid received Illinois College ($57,121 vs. $29,785)
Illinois College vs. Williams Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Williams? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Williams or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Illinois College (3.63)
- Illinois College has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Williams (8.5%)
Illinois College vs. Williams Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or Williams? 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 Williams and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Illinois College (95% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $28,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $45,300)
- Williams College students graduate with a $12,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $27,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($150 vs. $279)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/