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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 College at Plattsburgh ($11,733 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 47.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($10,410 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 32.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($14,175 vs. $10,667)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 18 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,500 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,207 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($194 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/