- University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public school while Principia College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Principia College has more expensive tuition of $33,280 than UIS ($22,017).
- UIS has tighter acceptance rate of 52.41% than Principia College (91.04%).
- Principia College has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than UIS (1,100).
- UIS is larger with 4,198 students than Principia College (323 students).
| University of Illinois Springfield View More Rivals | Principia College View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Illinois | Rankings | #123 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Springfield, IL | Location | Elsah, IL |
UIS| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,252 Illinois residents $22,017 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,280 |
| $12,010 Illinois residents $19,246 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $10,692 | Financial Aid | $28,378 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 52.41% | Acceptance Rate | 91.04% |
| 30.38% | Yield | 69.67% |
| 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,198 | Total Students | 323 |
| 2,393 | Undergraduate | 323 |
| 1,805 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,954 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $49,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) $7,610 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 530) $6,360 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 202 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 63 Full-time 12 Part-time |
| 724 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 250 Full-time 20 Part-time |
| $75,386 for Faculties $56,090 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,003 for Faculties $62,176 Part-time |