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WKU UIC NKU Bradley Loyola Illinois Kentucky ISU SIUE Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College| University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Eastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Eastern?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Eastern than University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,922.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,806 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,360 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 33.9% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,175 vs. $10,583)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 40 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Eastern (64.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Eastern? 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 Eastern and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,900)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,695)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/