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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois USC Beaufort ASU ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 Illinois at Springfield is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (4,661 students vs. 3,855 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 7.8% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at USC Aiken than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,856.00 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 USC Aiken ($9,241 vs. $11,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 38.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,736 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Illinois at Springfield (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 46.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($14,182 vs. $9,701)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 92 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,900 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $39,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/