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EIU Northern Illinois UIC ISU Bradley Loyola Illinois Southern Illinois University Indiana State SIUE Central Wright State| University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 7,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,801 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $9,801 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $12,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $15,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 53% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 8,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 6,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $255 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,801.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Illinois University ($19,410.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Illinois University ($9,241 vs. $12,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 10.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,920 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Illinois University (96% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 10.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($15,620 vs. $14,182)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 98 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Western Illinois University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,911 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,704)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($194 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/