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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE GVSU Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,265 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 278.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at AQ than University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,480.00 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 AQ ($11,733 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 1.6% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($10,410 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 112% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,049 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 22 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or AQ? 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 AQ and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Aquinas College (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,500 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/