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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Fitchburg State | ||
| 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Fitchburg State?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 894.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Fitchburg State University ($19,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Fitchburg State ($11,733 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 29.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($10,410 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 99.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($14,175 vs. $7,093)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 75 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Fitchburg State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,500 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,685)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($194 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/