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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 16% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at UWT than University of Illinois at Springfield ($39,687.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,680 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,410 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 9.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($14,175 vs. $12,961)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 102 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or UWT? 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 UWT and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $3,793 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,793)
- UWT graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($155 vs. $194)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/