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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 2,155 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 182.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,290.00 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 Southwest Baptist University ($9,241 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 35% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,952 vs. $12,088)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield as Southwest Baptist University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 29.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($18,334 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 10 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Southwest Baptist University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,800 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $2,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $21,087)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($194 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist 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/