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Overview |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $194 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 4,198 students)
Northwestern vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Northwestern University is 546.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.4% higher at Northwestern than University of Illinois at Springfield ($62,391.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwestern ($11,733 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 86.7% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,410 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwestern University (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 335.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($61,716 vs. $14,175)
Northwestern vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern 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 Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 392 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (94% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $585 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,378)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern graduates. ($194 vs. $200)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/