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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois OBU Wright State IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Point Lookout, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 1,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cofo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $18,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,239 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 21.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1065/1234 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | College of the Ozarks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than College of the Ozarks based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,487 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of the Ozarks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of the Ozarks?
- College of the Ozarks is 105.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at College of the Ozarks than University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,800.00 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 the Ozarks ($11,733 vs. $12,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Ozarks are 27% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,200 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Ozarks than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Ozarks students is 32.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($18,754 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of the Ozarks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of the Ozarks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Ozarks or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at College of the Ozarks (1069) is 1 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at College of the Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman College of the Ozarks students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than College of the Ozarks (21.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. College of the Ozarks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or College of the Ozarks? 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 the Ozarks and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than College of the Ozarks (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,700 more per year than College of the Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/