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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $194 |
Diversity |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Principia College is 223.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Principia College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,200.00 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 Principia College ($11,733 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 23.6% lower than costs at Principia College ($10,410 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Principia College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 90.8% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,051 vs. $14,175)
Principia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia 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 Principia College .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/