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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 10.2% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at University of Northern Colorado than University of Illinois at Springfield ($22,140.00 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 University of Northern Colorado ($11,733 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 23.6% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,410 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 60.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($14,175 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 37 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado 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 University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Northern Colorado (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,177 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,970)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($194 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/