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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 9,069 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #848 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ipfw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,403 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,111 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $11,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,432 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 5,853 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IPFW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IPFW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or IPFW?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 23.4% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at IPFW than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,403.00 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 IPFW ($11,733 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,111 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 90.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($14,175 vs. $7,432)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IPFW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or IPFW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPFW or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 73 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IPFW (80.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IPFW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or IPFW? 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 IPFW and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $8,900 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,707 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/