- Both University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Northern Illinois University are public.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- UIS has more expensive tuition of $22,017 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- UIS has tighter acceptance rate of 52.41% than Northern Illinois University (53.32%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than UIS (4,198 students).
| University of Illinois Springfield View More Rivals | Northern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Illinois | Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Springfield, IL | Location | Dekalb, 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,252 Illinois residents $22,017 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| $12,010 Illinois residents $19,246 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state |
| $10,692 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| 52.41% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 30.38% | Yield | 23.73% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,198 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 2,393 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 1,805 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 1,954 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $49,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| 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: 4,500) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 202 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 724 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $75,386 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |