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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Missouri State University-Springfield Western Illinois University Northern Illinois MWSU Wright State IIT| University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $215 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 4,144 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri Southern?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Missouri Southern State University ($19,410.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,061 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 36.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,624 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 76.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($14,175 vs. $8,016)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 38 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Missouri Southern State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,831)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($194 vs. $215)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern 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/