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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE A&M Commerce Western Illinois University ATU Northern Illinois UNT Wright State| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 988/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $194 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,094 students vs. 4,198 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($19,410.00 vs. $12,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($11,733 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 33.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,809 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 52.2% larger than aid received Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($14,175 vs. $9,316)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 80 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,600 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,773 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($17,020 vs. $18,793)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($175 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/