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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1160/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $71,200 | ||
| 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 | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,015 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 267.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($35,480.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at ONU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($35,480.00 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 ONU ($11,733 vs. $27,398)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 23.9% lower than costs at Ohio Northern University ($10,410 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield as Ohio Northern University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 71% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,235 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 90 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming ONU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than ONU (54.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or ONU? 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 ONU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at ONU is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $23,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/