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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 | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 1,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $20,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $12,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $22,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 1,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 935/1205 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Central College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 1,095 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Central College?
- Central College is 117.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Central College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,988.00 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 Central College ($9,241 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 1.1% lower than costs at Central College ($12,088 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 11.9% larger than aid received Central College ($14,182 vs. $12,678)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is the same at Central College (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Central College (79%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Central College? 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 Central College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/