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Indiana State UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #917 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU South Bend?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 32.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at IU South Bend than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,634.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,785 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,190 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Indiana University South Bend (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 81.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($14,175 vs. $7,821)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 113 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Indiana University South Bend (61% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,400 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,737 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,530)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/