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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU Cornell College| University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 766 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $289 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Ripon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Ripon College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 766 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 411.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at Ripon College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($49,300.00 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 Ripon College ($11,733 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,490 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 173.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($38,826 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 37 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $9,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $28,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($194 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/