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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or NDSU?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 3.6% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($19,410.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than NDSU ($11,733 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,300 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than North Dakota State University Main Campus (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 147.3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($14,175 vs. $5,732)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 23 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,507 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/