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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $226 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 8.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,441.00 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 University of Missouri-Columbia ($11,733 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,410 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,175 vs. $11,545)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 135 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,090 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,883)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($194 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/