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Overview |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $194 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 4,198 students)
Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- The University of Alabama is 15.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Alabama than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,460.00 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 Alabama ($11,733 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 38.6% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,410 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than The University of Alabama (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($15,683 vs. $14,175)
Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 113 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,750)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/