Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
City College of New York John Jay UIC City Tech Queens College Brooklyn College Mercy York Monroe College-Main Campus Bradley Loyola Illinois| University of Illinois at Springfield | CUNY Lehman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $6,930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 860/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $105 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lehman?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than CUNY Lehman College ($19,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($4,076 vs. $9,241)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 80.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($12,088 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than CUNY Lehman College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 51% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($14,182 vs. $9,389)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 43 points higher than at Lehman (1025)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Lehman (55.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lehman? 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 Lehman and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than CUNY Lehman College (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,100 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $8,593 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($10,200 vs. $18,793)
- Lehman graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($105 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/