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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY Cortland?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY College at Cortland ($19,410.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY Cortland ($11,733 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 30.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,410 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY College at Cortland (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 51.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($14,175 vs. $9,369)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $200 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,707 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/