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Northern Illinois MCC-MW| Judson University | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $243 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Graceland University Lamoni is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Judson University ($31,250.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Judson University ($16,627 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 12.1% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,100 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 40.9% larger than aid received Judson University ($29,753 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 125 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Graceland University-Lamoni students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Judson University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,000)
- Judson University students graduate with a $544 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,544)
- Judson University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($237 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/