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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU KU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,105 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Baker?
- Baker University is 227.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at Baker than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,620.00 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 Baker ($11,733 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,440 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 64.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,294 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 20 points higher than at Baker (1048)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Baker (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Baker (3.45)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Baker? 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 Baker and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Baker University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,999)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/