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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,721 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,857.00 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($11,733 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,480 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 24% larger than aid received Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($14,175 vs. $11,428)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 5 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,019 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,812)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($194 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/