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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,330 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 151.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,300.00 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 Freed-Hardeman University ($11,733 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 30.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,950 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 22.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($17,349 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 33 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Freed Hardeman University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,800 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,700)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/