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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Central Michigan University ($19,410.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than CMU ($11,733 vs. $15,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 8% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,410 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Central Michigan University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 25.3% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($14,175 vs. $11,314)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 19 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than CMU (78.9%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or CMU? 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 CMU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Central Michigan University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,000 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/