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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $250 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or WKU?
- Western Kentucky University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at WKU than University of Illinois at Springfield ($27,000.00 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 WKU ($11,733 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 6.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,410 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Illinois at Springfield (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 38.2% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($14,175 vs. $10,260)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 21 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or WKU? 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 WKU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Western Kentucky University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $10,400 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $37,100)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,457 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,250)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($194 vs. $250)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/