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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $194 |
Diversity |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Judson University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Judson University is 209.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Judson University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($29,850.00 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 Judson University ($11,733 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 8.7% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,410 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Judson University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 49% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($21,123 vs. $14,175)
Judson University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 18 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Judson University 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 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Judson University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,700 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($194 vs. $237)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/