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UIC Bradley Butler Purdue Trine University Loyola Illinois DePauw Lewis University UE IU ISU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 49% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,958 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 350% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Valpo than University of Illinois at Springfield ($43,400.00 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 Valpo ($11,733 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 26.6% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,410 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 144.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,706 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 91 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Valpo? 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 Valpo and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/