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UIC Lehman Brooklyn College Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Queens College Western Illinois University City Tech Northern Illinois| University of Illinois at Springfield | CUNY York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
| 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 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $90 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | York | ||
| 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 York College is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or York?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 39.2% more expensive to attend than York 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 York College ($19,410.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($5,631 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 York College ($12,088 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than CUNY York College (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 79.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($14,182 vs. $7,896)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 183 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at York (3.15)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than York (59.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or York? 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 York and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than CUNY York College (61% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,300 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $9,993 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($8,800 vs. $18,793)
- York graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($90 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/