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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU Northwest?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 32.6% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at IU Northwest 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 Northwest than University of Illinois at Springfield ($6,553 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 61.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($14,175 vs. $8,754)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 140 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Indiana University Northwest (61% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $8,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,237 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,030)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/