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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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #470 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $25,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,127 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 54.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1068/1233 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,027 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 249.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than University of Illinois at Springfield ($33,750.00 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 College of Mount St. Joseph ($11,733 vs. $17,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.3% lower than costs at College of Mount St. Joseph ($10,410 vs. $10,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 77.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,149 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (54.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than College of Mount St. Joseph (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,800 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,700)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $9,207 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($18,793 vs. $28,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($194 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/