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Overview |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,768 | 4,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,976 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,952 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,830 | $12,088 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,613 | $9,241 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $14,182 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,593 | 2,495 | ||
| Admitted | 8,247 | 2,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1200 | 1010/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (13,768 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 7.5% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $8,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of South Alabama ($19,410.00 vs. $17,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of South Alabama ($9,241 vs. $13,613)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 36.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($8,830 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of South Alabama (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 66.8% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($14,182 vs. $8,500)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 23 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than University of South Alabama (65.5%)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of South Alabama (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $2,300 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,707 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/