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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois Alverno College ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #685 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | mtmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $32,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $32,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $22,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $23,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,339 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 930 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 866/1123 | ||
| 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 | Mount Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Mount Mary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Mount Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Mount Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Mount Mary College?
- Mount Mary College is 239% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Mount Mary College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($32,700.00 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 Mount Mary College ($11,733 vs. $22,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Mary College are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,830 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mary College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mary College students is 68.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,897 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Mount Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Mount Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mary College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 166 points higher than at Mount Mary College (902)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mount Mary College (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mount Mary College (3.13)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Mount Mary College (69.5%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Mount Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Mount Mary College? 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 Mount Mary College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Mount Mary College (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,800 more per year than Mount Mary College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,700)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Mary College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Mary College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Mary College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/