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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Wheaton, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 2,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wheaton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $29,961 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $24,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 1,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 1,674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1250/1430 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 70% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 2,885 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 335.4% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.3% higher at Wheaton College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($41,990.00 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 Wheaton College ($11,733 vs. $29,961)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 12.3% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($10,410 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 71.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($24,272 vs. $14,175)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 246 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $3,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $22,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/