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UIC Lehman Queens College Bradley Loyola Illinois Medgar John Jay ISU SIUE City College of New York Western Illinois University| University of Illinois at Springfield | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 13,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #754 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $5,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $7,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 21,007 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 16,962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 880/1200 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $109 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or City Tech?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 39.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech 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 New York City College of Technology ($19,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than University of Illinois at Springfield ($5,417 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 New York City College of Technology ($12,088 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than CUNY New York City College of Technology (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 79.4% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,182 vs. $7,904)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than City Tech (80.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or City Tech? 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 City Tech and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (61% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,500 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $8,180 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($10,613 vs. $18,793)
- City Tech graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($109 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/