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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Monmouth College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Monmouth College is 336.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at Monmouth College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($42,064.00 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 Monmouth College ($11,733 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.7% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,410 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 142.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,351 vs. $14,175)
Monmouth College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth 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 Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 2 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
Monmouth College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth 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 Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Monmouth College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/