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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Governors State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $194 |
Diversity |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GSU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 4,337 students)
GSU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 22.5% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Governors State University ($19,410.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than GSU ($9,241 vs. $10,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,360 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Governors State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 25.3% larger than aid received Governors State University ($14,182 vs. $11,315)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 157 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
GSU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,900 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $1,543 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($17,250 vs. $18,793)
- GSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($178 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/