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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois CUW Wright State IIT UWM| University of Illinois at Springfield | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,332 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 260.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79% higher at Stritch than University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,744.00 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 Stritch ($11,733 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 17% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,900 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 102.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($28,670 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 40 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Stritch? 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 Stritch and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/