- University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public school while Aurora University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Aurora University has more expensive tuition of $28,220 than UIS ($22,017).
- UIS has tighter acceptance rate of 52.41% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- UIS has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Aurora University (1,080).
- Aurora University is larger with 5,918 students than UIS (4,198 students).
University of Illinois Springfield View More Rivals | Aurora University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Springfield, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
UIS| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,252 Illinois residents $22,017 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $12,010 Illinois residents $19,246 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $10,692 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 52.41% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 30.38% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,198 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 2,393 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 1,805 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 1,954 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $49,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) $7,610 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 202 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 724 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $75,386 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |