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Overview |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $194 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 4,198 students)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 40% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,410.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Arkansas State University ($11,733 vs. $12,011)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,100 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 26.3% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($14,175 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 20 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $11,500 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $707 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($194 vs. $201)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/