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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 | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1000/1150 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 1,947 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 298.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.8% higher at Thomas More than University of Illinois at Springfield ($38,400.00 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 Thomas More ($9,241 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,530 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 78.3% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,286 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 52 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Thomas More University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More 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/