Southern Illinois University Edwardsville vs University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield is harder to get into (86% vs 98% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $7,528 vs $13,111 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Illinois Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 98% | 86% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 950–1190 | 940–1200 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 20–27 | 21–27 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Illinois Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $27,314 | $24,774 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $13,111 | $7,528 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | — | $17,683 |
| Measure | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Illinois Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,865 | $5,392 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $7,474 | $4,267 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $8,673 | $5,885 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $15,098 | $10,947 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,346 | $16,632 |
| Measure | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | University of Illinois Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 8,750 | 2,263 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 55% | 61% |
| Come back for year two | 76% | 75% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $59,436 | $64,479 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 | $17,750 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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