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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kentucky?
- University of Kentucky is 19.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Kentucky than University of Illinois at Springfield ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($11,733 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 41% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,410 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Kentucky (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 0.4% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($14,175 vs. $14,114)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 75 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Kentucky (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,750)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($194 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/