Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue UIC IU Butler ISU Indiana State Bradley Loyola Illinois Northern Illinois BSU WMU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | iupui.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $238 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or IUPUI?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 7.5% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at IUPUI than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,410.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,462 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 8.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,410 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 16.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($14,175 vs. $12,201)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 54 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,297 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,090)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($194 vs. $238)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/