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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| University of Illinois at Springfield | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 42% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | VCM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than VCM based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 263 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or VCM?
- VanderCook College of Music is 186.9% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($27,670.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at VCM than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,670.00 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 VCM ($11,733 vs. $12,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 38.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($7,500 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 96.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,884 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 39 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming VCM students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or VCM? 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 VCM and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than VanderCook College of Music (61% vs. 45%)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/