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UIC Kent State Ohio State Cleveland State Bradley University of Toledo Loyola Illinois UC Wright State BGSU Ohio University| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Akron | ||
| 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 Akron Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Akron?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 4.7% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,410.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Akron ($11,733 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,410 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Akron Main Campus (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 66.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($14,175 vs. $8,525)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 19 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,707 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/