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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WSU | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or WSU?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 40.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Wichita State University ($19,410.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than WSU ($11,733 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 21.1% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,410 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Wichita State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 99.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($14,175 vs. $7,110)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 21 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or WSU? 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 WSU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Wichita State University (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/