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Overview |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,513 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,956 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,423 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,746 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 3,515 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $194 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 4,198 students)
Lewis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Lewis University is 276.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at Lewis University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,320.00 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 Lewis University ($11,733 vs. $19,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 14.9% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,410 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 86.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($26,423 vs. $14,175)
Lewis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis 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 Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 17 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
Lewis University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,832 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,625)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($194 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/