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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Memphis?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Memphis ($19,410.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Memphis ($11,733 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,126 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 47.3% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($14,175 vs. $9,625)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 39 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Memphis? 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 Memphis and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Memphis (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,300 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,457 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,250)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($194 vs. $261)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/