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WKU UIC Kentucky Bradley Loyola Illinois UT Martin NKU Austin Peay State University Memphis ISU Middle Tennessee State University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Murray, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 9,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #704 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | murraystate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $18,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $9,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $12,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 11,038 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 9,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Murray State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 38% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Murray State 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
- Murray State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,841 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Murray State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Murray State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Murray State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Murray State University ($19,410.00 vs. $18,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Murray State University ($9,241 vs. $9,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Murray State University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,594 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Murray State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 9.6% larger than aid received Murray State University ($14,182 vs. $12,939)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Murray State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Murray State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Murray State University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Murray State University (1069) is 1 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Murray State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Murray State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Murray State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Murray State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Murray State 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 Murray State University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Murray State University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,100 more per year than Murray State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Murray State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Murray State University graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Murray State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/