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Marquette University BLC Carthage MLC Carroll University UWM Benedictine University KU Lewis University SNC| Illinois College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | WLC | ||
| 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
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or WLC?
- Illinois College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Illinois College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,796.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than WLC ($16,296 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 14.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($9,964 vs. $11,380)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($29,785 vs. $23,128)
Illinois College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College or WLC? 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 WLC and Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Illinois College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $2,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WLC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/