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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University WMU Northern Illinois GVSU Michigan State SAU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Albion, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #332 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | albion.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $54,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $54,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $19,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $47,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,827 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $55,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $281 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Albion College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Albion College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,456 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Albion College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Albion College?
- Albion College is 464.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($54,410.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.3% higher at Albion College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($54,410.00 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 Albion College ($11,733 vs. $19,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 19.8% lower than costs at Albion College ($10,410 vs. $12,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albion College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albion College students is 234.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($47,406 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Albion College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Albion College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albion College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Albion College (1104) is 36 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Albion College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Albion College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Albion College (66.5%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Albion College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Albion College? 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 Albion College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Albion College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Albion College earn on average $8,100 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($55,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Albion College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Albion College graduates. ($194 vs. $281)
- More Albion College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/