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UIC University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois Bradley Loyola Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield ISU SIUE Central| University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Northwest?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,410.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwest ($11,733 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 0.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,410 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwest Missouri State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 69% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($14,175 vs. $8,387)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 21 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/