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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Albion College Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,396 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 221.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at SAU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,020.00 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 SAU ($11,733 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.3% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,410 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 45.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,677 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 5 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 SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than SAU (47.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or SAU? 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 SAU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Spring Arbor University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,900 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,043)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($194 vs. $248)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/