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Overview |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,457 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sxu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,680 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,680 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,943 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,290 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,216 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 6,188 | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,022 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $194 |
Diversity |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Xavier University | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Saint Xavier 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Saint Xavier University based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 3,457 students)
Saint Xavier University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Xavier University or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Saint Xavier University is 269.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($35,680.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Saint Xavier University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($35,680.00 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 Saint Xavier University ($9,241 vs. $11,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 3.2% lower than costs at Saint Xavier University ($12,088 vs. $12,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Xavier University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Xavier University students is 113.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,290 vs. $14,182)
Saint Xavier University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 78 points higher than at Saint Xavier University (990)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Saint Xavier University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Saint Xavier University (3.4)
- Saint Xavier University has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
Saint Xavier University vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Xavier 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 Saint Xavier University.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Saint Xavier University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Xavier 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 $5,229 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,022)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Xavier University graduates. ($194 vs. $248)
- More Saint Xavier University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/