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Overview |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 89% |
Admission |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 23,418 students)
UIC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at UIC than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,200.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,499 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 42.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,230 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Illinois at Chicago (89% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 88.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($15,421 vs. $8,193)
UIC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 2 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Missouri State University-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 Missouri State University-Springfield and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $19,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,100)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/