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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $259 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or South Dakota State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 24.1% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than South Dakota State University ($19,410.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than South Dakota State University ($11,733 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,087 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 211.5% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($14,175 vs. $4,551)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is the same at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than South Dakota State University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,323 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,116)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($194 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University 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/