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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,876 students)
ISU vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 183.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Edgewood College than Illinois State University ($33,550.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Edgewood College ($20,551 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,602 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Illinois State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 67.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($19,418 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 40 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ISU (3.41)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Edgewood College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/