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UIC Western State Colorado University Bradley Loyola Illinois Colorado Mesa Colorado State ISU SIUE Western Illinois University CU Boulder Northern Illinois| Fort Lewis College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $194 |
Diversity |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 11% | ||
Campus |
FLC | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 27.6% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Fort Lewis College ($19,410.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than FLC ($9,241 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 10.8% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($12,088 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than University of Illinois at Springfield (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 1.4% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($14,182 vs. $13,989)
FLC vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or FLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 56 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
FLC vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and FLC.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Fort Lewis College (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $8,500 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $707 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/