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UIC EWU Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE UO EOU Western Illinois University OSU Portland State University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,751 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Oregon State College?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($28,710.00 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 Western Oregon State College ($11,733 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 4.9% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($10,410 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Oregon University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 105.2% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($14,175 vs. $6,907)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 122 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Western Oregon State College? 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 Oregon State College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Western Oregon University (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $6,100 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,709 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,502)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/