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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Illinois University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,410.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Illinois University ($11,733 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,410 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 25.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,175 vs. $11,269)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 36 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/