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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or SIUE?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 3.6% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($19,410.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than SIUE ($11,733 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 1.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,272 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 33.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($14,175 vs. $10,649)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 2 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or SIUE? 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 SIUE and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $500 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,637 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,430)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($194 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/