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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ship?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,410.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Ship ($11,733 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 10.8% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,410 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 86.7% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($14,175 vs. $7,593)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 89 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $300 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/