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UIC GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Auburn| Georgia College & State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 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 | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 988/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $194 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 4,198 students)
Georgia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Georgia College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($26,688.00 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 Georgia College ($11,733 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 5.2% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($10,410 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Georgia College & State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 64.6% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($14,175 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College 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 Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 75 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College 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 Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia College 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Georgia College & State University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,200 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($194 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/