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IPFW UIC IU Northwest Bradley Loyola Illinois Purdue North Central ISU SIUE Purdue Western Illinois University Northern Illinois| University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 58% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Calumet?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 43% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($19,410.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Purdue Calumet ($9,241 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 59.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,560 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Purdue University Calumet Campus (96% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 148.7% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($14,182 vs. $5,703)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 108 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,000 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,908)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($194 vs. $216)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/