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Overview |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Quincy, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #635 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | quincy.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $11,985 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $31,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,760 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Quincy University | ||
| 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,307 students)
ISU vs. Quincy University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Quincy University?
- Quincy University is 169.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Quincy University than Illinois State University ($31,940.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than ISU ($11,985 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 7.9% lower than costs at Quincy University ($10,602 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 167.3% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($31,052 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Quincy University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Quincy University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Quincy University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 80 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Quincy University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
ISU vs. Quincy University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Quincy University? 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 Quincy University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Quincy University (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,500)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quincy University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Quincy University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quincy University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/