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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 9,884 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $11,138 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $20,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $7,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 8,894 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 8,463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 17.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 913/1230 | ||
| 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 23, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 15.5% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,138.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Wright State than University of Illinois at Springfield ($20,556.00 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 Wright State ($9,241 vs. $15,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 10.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($10,900 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Wright State University Main Campus (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 79.7% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($14,182 vs. $7,890)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 34 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (84.4%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or Wright State? 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 Wright State and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $4,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/