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UIC Augustana Marquette University Bradley Loyola Illinois Carroll University ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Elmhurst College Northern Illinois| University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 2,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $24,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $23,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 8,044 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 6,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1000/1205 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 64% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 2,771 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 278.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Carthage than University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,500.00 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 Carthage ($9,241 vs. $24,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 7.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($12,088 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 65.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,441 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 77 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Carthage (84.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Carthage? 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 Carthage and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Carthage College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/