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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois Minnesota ISU ISU SIUE UW-Seattle Pitt Western Illinois University Purdue| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1058/1331 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $208 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 21% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 630 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 32.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Minnesota Rochester ($19,410.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Minnesota-Rochester ($11,733 vs. $12,613)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 23.7% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($10,410 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Minnesota Rochester (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($14,175 vs. $11,833)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 42 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,392 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,185)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($194 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/