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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT Grand View University GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wartburg College | ||
| 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 Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,444 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 384.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Wartburg College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($46,740.00 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 Wartburg College ($11,733 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,280 vs. $10,410)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield as Wartburg College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 155.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,157 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 37 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $600 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/