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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 38.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Ohio University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,720.00 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 Ohio University ($11,733 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 18.5% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,410 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Ohio University Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 50.5% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,175 vs. $9,416)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 40 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ohio 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 Ohio University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,000 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/