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UIC Purdue North Central IU Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW Bradley Loyola Illinois IUPUI Ohio University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or BSU?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 14.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at BSU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,918.00 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 BSU ($11,733 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 4.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,410 vs. $10,904)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield as Ball State University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 24.1% larger than aid received Ball State University ($14,175 vs. $11,418)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 2 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than BSU (68.9%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or BSU? 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 BSU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Ball State University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,000 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More BSU 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/