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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wisconsin Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Edgewood College | ||
| 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,876 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 247.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Edgewood College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($33,550.00 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 Edgewood College ($11,733 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 16.4% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,410 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 37% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,418 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 18 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Edgewood College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/