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Overview |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 988/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $194 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UALR | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 4,198 students)
UALR vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 68.4% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.9% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($19,410.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,173 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 13.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,162 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 35.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($14,175 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 78 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UALR (3.42)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (61% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,500 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/