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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 29% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Missouri State University Springfield ($19,410.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,733 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 6.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,782 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 76.1% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($14,175 vs. $8,049)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 22 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/