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UIC OSU Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE UO Western Illinois University Portland State University Northern Illinois CSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southern Oregon 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 Oregon University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Oregon University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Southern Oregon University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,765.00 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 Southern Oregon University ($11,733 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 52% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,410 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Southern Oregon University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 102.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($14,175 vs. $7,011)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 39 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southern Oregon 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 Oregon University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southern Oregon University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $4,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $23,491)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($194 vs. $242)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/