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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 364.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Xavier than University of Illinois at Springfield ($44,770.00 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 Xavier ($11,733 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 32.8% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,410 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 96.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,897 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 43 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Xavier? 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 Xavier and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Xavier 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/