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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,747 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 255.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at St. Ambrose University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,290.00 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 St. Ambrose University ($11,733 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 15.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,410 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 79.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,476 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 18 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $800 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,971 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,764)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($194 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University 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/