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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $203 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or TAMUK?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 87.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($19,410.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,347 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,425 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Texas A&M University Kingsville (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 32.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($14,175 vs. $10,723)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 131 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,200 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,300)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $843 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($18,793 vs. $19,636)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($194 vs. $203)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/