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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Illinois at Springfield ($28,310.00 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 Coastal Carolina ($11,733 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.1% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,410 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Coastal Carolina University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 33.6% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($14,175 vs. $10,610)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 59 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Coastal 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 Coastal Carolina and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Coastal Carolina University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,300 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,137 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,930)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($194 vs. $257)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/