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UIC LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE LSUS Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| University of Illinois at Springfield | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or NSU?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 86.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,410.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than NSU ($11,733 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,269 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 49.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($14,175 vs. $9,499)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 60 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or NSU? 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 NSU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $9,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $38,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,738 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,531)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/