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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU IU Southeast| University of Illinois at Springfield | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU East | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,039 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU East?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 32.6% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at IU East than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,634.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,837 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,412 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Indiana University East (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 80% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($14,175 vs. $7,874)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 107 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU East (3.41)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IU East (77.6%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU East? 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 IU East and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Indiana University East (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $14,600 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $32,900)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/