University of Illinois Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL with Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Northwest is larger than University of Illinois Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 4,628 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL (Midsize City setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Illinois Springfield is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Illinois Springfield 13:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

University of Illinois Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois Springfield or Purdue Northwest? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than University of Illinois Springfield ($7,916 vs. $10,809).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 27.2% lower than at University of Illinois Springfield ($8,907 vs. $12,242).
• University of Illinois Springfield is 41.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Purdue Northwest (about $3,577 more per year; $12,252.00 vs. $8,675.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 36.8% higher at University of Illinois Springfield than at Purdue University Northwest (about $5,923 more per year; $22,017.00 vs. $16,094.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Illinois Springfield than at Purdue University Northwest (96% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois Springfield students is 109.8% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($14,666 vs. $6,992).

University of Illinois Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois Springfield or Purdue Northwest? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Purdue Northwest and University of Illinois Springfield.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Illinois Springfield (1070) is 50 points higher than at Purdue Northwest (1020).
• Incoming University of Illinois Springfield students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 20 at Purdue Northwest).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Illinois Springfield 940/1200; Purdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Illinois Springfield 21/27; Purdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: University of Illinois Springfield - Test optional; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Illinois Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19).
• University of Illinois Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Purdue Northwest (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.6% at University of Illinois Springfield vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

University of Illinois Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for University of Illinois Springfield and Purdue Northwest? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Illinois Springfield's six-year graduation rate is 61%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from University of Illinois Springfield have median earnings of about $47,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Purdue Northwest.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.