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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $194 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 4,198 students)
ISU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Illinois State University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at ISU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,681.00 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 ISU ($11,733 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 1.8% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,410 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University as University of Illinois at Springfield (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 22% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($14,175 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 22 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
ISU vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,207 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($194 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/