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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Decorah, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | luther.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $47,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $47,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $25,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $35,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,648 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1075/1330 | ||
| 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 | Luther- Norse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Luther- Norse | ||
| 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 Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,610 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Luther- Norse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Luther- Norse?
- Luther College is 392.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.8% higher at Luther- Norse than University of Illinois at Springfield ($47,510.00 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 Luther- Norse ($11,733 vs. $25,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.5% lower than costs at Luther College ($10,410 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Luther College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 150% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($35,441 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Luther- Norse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Luther- Norse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Luther- Norse or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 111 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Luther- Norse (75.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Luther- Norse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Luther- Norse? 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 Luther- Norse and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/