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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois NKU ISU SIUE Eastern Kentucky Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Murray State University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Morehead State University | ||
| 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
- Morehead State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Morehead State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Morehead State University ($19,410.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,991 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,626 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morehead State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 16.8% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($14,175 vs. $12,140)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Morehead State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehead State University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 21 points higher than at Morehead State University (1047)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Morehead State 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 Morehead State University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Morehead State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $13,100 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Morehead State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Morehead State University graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/