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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 4,449 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #730 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $10,495 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 6,511 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 5,507 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $167 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 4,449 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($19,410.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($9,241 vs. $10,495)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 11.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Old Westbury ($12,088 vs. $13,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than SUNY College at Old Westbury (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 49% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($14,182 vs. $9,516)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 73 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $900 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $2,547 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($16,246 vs. $18,793)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($167 vs. $194)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/