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Overview |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 6,943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #186 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | iit.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $15,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $28,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $40,243 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 7,243 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 4,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 61.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $79,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 29% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | IIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. IIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or IIT?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 71.2% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at IIT than John Brown University ($48,670.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than IIT ($20,997 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 57% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($9,920 vs. $15,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University as Illinois Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 90.4% larger than aid received John Brown University ($40,243 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. IIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or IIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IIT or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 42 points higher than at John Brown University (1209)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at John Brown University (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at John Brown University (3.77)
- IIT has a higher acceptance rate (61.4%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. IIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University or IIT? 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 IIT and John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $25,700 more per year than John Brown University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $53,600)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $5,057 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($21,943 vs. $27,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/