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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 933/1160 | ||
| 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 | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Avila University | ||
| 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 Avila University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,306 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Avila University?
- Avila University is 132.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($22,390.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Avila University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($22,390.00 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 Avila University ($11,733 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 35% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,710 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Avila University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Avila University students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($14,244 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 82 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Avila University (67.6%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Avila University? 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 Avila University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Avila University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,400 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Avila University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Avila University graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More Avila University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/