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UTC Middle Tennessee State University UIC Tennessee Bradley Loyola Illinois Memphis ISU UA Huntsville SIUE ETSU| University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Tennessee Technological University ($19,410.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Tennessee Tech ($11,733 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 0.9% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,410 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Tennessee Technological University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 67.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,175 vs. $8,471)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 34 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Tennessee Technological University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,100 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $2,793 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,793)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates. ($165 vs. $194)
- More Tennessee Tech 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/