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Overview |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Joliet, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #339 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stfrancis.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,430 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,560 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,392 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,198 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
University of St Francis | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of St Francis | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than University of St Francis based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 3,297 students)
University of St Francis vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Francis or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of St Francis is 273.3% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at University of St Francis than University of Illinois at Springfield ($36,000.00 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 University of St Francis ($11,733 vs. $18,560)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 9.8% lower than costs at University of St Francis ($10,410 vs. $11,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Francis than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Francis students is 79.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($25,392 vs. $14,175)
University of St Francis vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Francis 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 St Francis .
- The average SAT score at University of St Francis (1069) is 1 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of St Francis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Francis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of St Francis (58.4%)
University of St Francis vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Francis 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 St Francis.
- The graduation rate at University of St Francis is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of St Francis earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Francis graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Francis graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More University of St Francis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/