Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State Arizona Christian University IIT GVSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Ottawa University Ottawa | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $31,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $28,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $23,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 3,600 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 2,881 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 880/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $226 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 69% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | OU | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 1,055 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or OU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 230.7% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at OU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($31,900.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than OU ($9,241 vs. $28,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 0.6% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($12,088 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 63.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($23,215 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at OU (3.12)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than OU (80%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or OU? 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 OU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Ottawa University Ottawa (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,100 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,082 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,875)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($194 vs. $226)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU 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/