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UIC Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Bradley Loyola Illinois Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Northern Kentucky University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 15,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $10,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,464 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $7,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,275 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,939 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or NKU?
- Northern Kentucky University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,208.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at NKU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,464.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,259 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 8% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,410 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky 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 25.7% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($14,175 vs. $11,275)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is the same at NKU (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or NKU? 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 NKU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Northern Kentucky University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,700)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,157 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,950)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($194 vs. $257)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU 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/