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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Northeastern Illinois University Western Illinois University DePaul Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| Chicago State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $194 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 2,324 students)
CSU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 20% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Chicago State University ($19,410.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than CSU ($9,241 vs. $9,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,550 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Chicago State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 34.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,111 vs. $14,182)
CSU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 193 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Chicago State University (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $12,457 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $31,250)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($194 vs. $323)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/