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UIC LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE NSU Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1085/1320 | ||
| 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 | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | ULM | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or ULM?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 66.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Louisiana Monroe ($19,410.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,353 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,551 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 11% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($14,175 vs. $12,768)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 14 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than ULM (70.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or ULM? 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 ULM and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,700 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,207 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/