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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Salem State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 959.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Salem State University ($19,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Salem State University ($11,733 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 43.7% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,410 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 65.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($14,175 vs. $8,562)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Salem State University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $3,100 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($194 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/