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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($19,410.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,241 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 4.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,088 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 128.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,182 vs. $6,205)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 67 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,700 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,692 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,485)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/