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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois Westfield State University Assumption College WPI Fitchburg State ISU SIUE Salem State University Western Illinois University| University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,198 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,733 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,175 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,634 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,981 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 988/1220 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,198 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Worcester State University?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 894.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Worcester State University ($19,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Worcester State University ($11,733 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 27.2% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,410 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 141% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($14,175 vs. $5,881)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 48 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Worcester State 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 Worcester State University and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Worcester State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $1,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($18,793 vs. $20,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($194 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/