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UIC WSU Bradley Loyola Illinois Saginaw Valley State University UM-Dearborn Michigan Michigan State WMU CMU ISU| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Michigan Flint | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Flint is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 30.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at UM-Flint than University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,882.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,840 vs. $11,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,410 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 5.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan Flint ($14,175 vs. $13,389)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 76 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Michigan Flint (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $5,000 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/