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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $18,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $18,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $18,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 308 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 940/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $163 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 586 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or FBBC&TS?
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is 94.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($18,740.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($19,410.00 vs. $18,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than FBBC&TS ($9,241 vs. $18,288)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 52.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,950 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 20.3% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($14,182 vs. $11,791)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 17 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than FBBC&TS (49.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (61% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $13,200 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $2,964 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($15,829 vs. $18,793)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($163 vs. $194)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/