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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 44.7% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at GVSU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($19,856.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than GVSU ($11,733 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,140 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Grand Valley State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 60.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($14,175 vs. $8,811)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 22 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or GVSU? 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 GVSU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/