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Overview |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $194 |
Diversity |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,189 students vs. 4,661 students)
AUM vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 12.6% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Auburn University at Montgomery ($19,410.00 vs. $19,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than AUM ($9,241 vs. $15,458)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 64.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,368 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 89.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($14,182 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 78 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
AUM vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,399 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,192)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($194 vs. $229)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/