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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1100/1295 | ||
| 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 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 59.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,373.00 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey ($11,733 vs. $16,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 49.2% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($10,410 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Ramapo College of New Jersey (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 12.9% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,175 vs. $12,553)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 22 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,053 lower median federal student loan debt than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,846)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($194 vs. $236)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/