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Overview |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 988/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $194 |
Diversity |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 4,198 students)
Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 29.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Illinois than University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,446.00 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 Illinois ($11,733 vs. $14,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 22.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($10,410 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 16.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($16,552 vs. $14,175)
Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 237 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $19,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/