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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $14,523 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 990/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $275 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or WMU?
- Western Michigan University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Michigan University ($19,410.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than WMU ($11,733 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 6.6% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,410 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Michigan University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 108.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($14,175 vs. $6,813)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 38 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or WMU? 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 WMU and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Western Michigan University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,840 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,633)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($194 vs. $275)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU 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/