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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 7,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #755 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $19,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $19,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $15,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 4,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 3,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (7,000 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lindenwood University?
- Lindenwood University is 98% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($19,100.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Lindenwood University ($19,410.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Lindenwood University ($11,733 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,200 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($15,840 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 25 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Lindenwood University (3.42)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Lindenwood University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,400 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/