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Overview |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $194 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 4,198 students)
Arkansas vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Arkansas than University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,420.00 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 Arkansas ($11,733 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 18.8% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,410 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Arkansas (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 67.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($14,175 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 86 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Arkansas (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/