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Overview |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 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 | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 988/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $194 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 4,198 students)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 123.3% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than The University of West Florida ($19,410.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,609 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 8.2% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($10,410 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than The University of West Florida (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 23.1% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($14,175 vs. $11,515)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 15 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than The University of West Florida (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,300 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $43 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($18,750 vs. $18,793)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($193 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/