- McKendree University is a private school while University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- McKendree University has more expensive tuition of $34,070 than UIS ($22,017).
- UIS has tighter acceptance rate of 52.41% than McKendree University (61.70%).
- UIS is larger with 4,198 students than McKendree University (1,960 students).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | #20 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | Springfield, IL |
| Known as | UIS | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $12,252 Illinois residents $22,017 out-of-state |
| $9,450 | Graduate | $12,010 Illinois residents $19,246 out-of-state |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $10,692 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 52.41% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 30.38% |
| Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 4,198 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 2,393 |
| 426 | Graduate | 1,805 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 1,954 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,900 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) $7,610 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 202 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 724 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,386 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time |