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UIC MSOE RIT Stevens Loyola Purdue UChicago Illinois Michigan ISU ISU Northwestern| Illinois Institute of Technology | Principia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IIT | Principia College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $18,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $27,051 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
IIT | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 100 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 61% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 970/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
IIT | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 41% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 323 students)
IIT vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Principia College?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 56% more expensive to attend than Principia College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at IIT than Principia College ($48,670.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than IIT ($18,039 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Principia College are 21% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($12,870 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than Principia College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 48.8% larger than aid received Principia College ($40,243 vs. $27,051)
IIT vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or IIT .
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than Principia College (47.8%)
IIT vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT or Principia 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 Principia College and IIT.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/