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UIC ECSU SCSU Bradley Loyola Illinois CCSU ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State| Western Connecticut State University | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,198 students)
WestConn vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 49.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Connecticut State University ($19,410.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than WestConn ($11,733 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 39.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,410 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 56.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($14,175 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than University of Illinois at Springfield (82%)
WestConn vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Western Connecticut State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $6,207 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($18,793 vs. $25,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/