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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 | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 646 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $299 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 646 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 179.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Brescia University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,000.00 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 Brescia University ($11,733 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 1.2% lower than costs at Brescia University ($10,410 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Brescia University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 70.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,180 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 65 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Brescia 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 Brescia University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Brescia University (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,100 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $10,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $29,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($194 vs. $299)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/