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UIC Minnesota State University-Mankato Bradley NDSU Loyola Illinois Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University ISU SIUE Western Illinois University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Minnesota State University Moorhead | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or MSU Moorhead?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 9.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($19,410.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than MSU Moorhead ($11,733 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,104 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Minnesota State University Moorhead (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 105.3% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($14,175 vs. $6,905)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 19 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,100 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,483 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,276)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($194 vs. $230)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/