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Overview |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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 |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $194 |
Diversity |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCCS | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | 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
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 4,198 students)
UCCS vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 26.4% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at UCCS than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,544.00 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 UCCS ($11,733 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,410 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 142.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($14,175 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 20 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
UCCS vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,100 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,206 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,999)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($194 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/