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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kuyper College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 82 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 163% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Kuyper College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,370.00 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 Kuyper College ($11,733 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 15.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,990 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 24.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($17,710 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 58 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kuyper College? 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 Kuyper College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Kuyper College (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $17,300 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $30,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,750)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More Kuyper College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/