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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 3,496 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #290 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $11,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $23,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $34,253 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 2,627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1116/1246 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Rockhurst | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 3,496 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Rockhurst?
- Rockhurst University is 334.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at Rockhurst than University of Illinois at Springfield ($41,900.00 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 Rockhurst ($9,241 vs. $23,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,540 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 141.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($34,253 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 94 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Rockhurst (69.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Rockhurst graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Rockhurst graduates. ($194 vs. $211)
- More Rockhurst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/