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Iowa ISU UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $213 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or UNI?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 18.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Northern Iowa ($19,410.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than UNI ($11,733 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,343 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Northern Iowa (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 121.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($14,175 vs. $6,412)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 18 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or UNI? 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 UNI and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $200 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,832 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,625)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($194 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/