Principia College
Elsah, ILPrivate nonprofitRank 1258 of 1,732Traditional rank 815 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | — |
| $30–48k | — |
| $48–75k | — |
| $75–110k | — |
| $110k+ | — |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $32,130 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $33,280 |
| Change | $1,150 (+3.6%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,370 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +12.9% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 76% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 75% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 0% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 0% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | — |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$2,124 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | $31,332 | $1,906 |
| North Central College | $30,619 | $1,833 |
| Saint Xavier University | $30,290 | $4,361 |
| Illinois College | $30,139 | $2,533 |
| Trinity Christian College | $30,026 | $5,942 |
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