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 IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | pnw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | N/A |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Purdue University Northwest ($19,410.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,162 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,215 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Purdue University Northwest (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 100.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($14,175 vs. $7,070)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Illinois at Springfield.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/