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UIC University of Maine Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 19.6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than University of Illinois at Springfield ($22,680.00 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 University of Southern Maine ($11,733 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,410 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 46.6% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($14,175 vs. $9,668)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 84 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of Southern Maine? 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 Southern Maine and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of Southern Maine (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,900 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,600)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/