University of Illinois Springfield vs Western Connecticut State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, ILCatholic life on campusWestern Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Illinois Springfield has the lower price after aid: $5,778 a year, against $13,507 at Western Connecticut State.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Illinois Springfield: $9,833 a year, against $17,604 at Western Connecticut State.
- Median debt is lower at University of Illinois Springfield: $19,128, against $24,147 at Western Connecticut State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Springfield, IL
Danbury, CT
Setting
City
City
Students
4,661
4,137
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
86%
87%
Average SAT
1102
1110
ACT middle 50%
21–27
Graduation rate
53%
52%
First-year retention
75%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,833
$17,604
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$5,778
$13,507
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$5,915
$13,716
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,520
$16,697
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,349
$18,737
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,544
$21,318
Median debt
$19,128
$24,147
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,103
$59,115
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
University of Illinois Springfield · Western Connecticut State University