University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) vs ECSU-Willimantic

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) or Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU). While both institutions offer unique opportunities, they differ in several aspects. UIS boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. ECSU, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding college experience.

	Eastern Connecticut State University	University of Illinois Springfield
Overview
Location	Willimantic, Connecticut	Springfield, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	67.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.2%	79.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	990 - 1250
ACT range	N/A	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		50.0%
Students submitting ACT score		20.0%
Total number of applicants	4,630	2,496
Total number of admissions given out	3,389	1,984
Admitted students who chose to enroll	784	264
Yield rate	23.1%	13.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $25,620 Out of state: $39,024	In state: $16,411 Out of state: $26,026
Average net price	$19,054	$11,965
Tuition	In state: $6,162 Out of state: $18,436	In state: $9,503 Out of state: $19,118
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,270 Meal plan: $6,164	Room/dormitory: $7,610 Meal plan: $4,200
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,680	94.0% Average amount $12,335
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,285	49.0% Average amount $5,016
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $12,507	4.0% Average amount $8,320

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,145 Men 41.8% Women 58.2%	2,503 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	174 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	1,441 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	13.0%	8.8%
International students	0.6%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,435	1,123
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Connecticut Mississippi North Carolina New York Rhode Island	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Psychology Education Liberal Arts Health Professions	Computer and Information Science Business Public Administration and Social Service Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.0%	53.4%
Dropout rate	41.6%	45.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,410 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $70,171 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,288 Year 2: $58,479 Year 3: $63,206 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,596 Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $56,642 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,082 Year 2: $44,305 Year 3: $55,290 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,802 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $52,374 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,427 Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $48,234 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,681 Year 2: $39,099 Year 3: $47,307 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,052 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,145 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,483 Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $46,610 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,969 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $44,335	Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,512 Year 2: $78,343 Year 3: $90,183 Computer Systems Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,296 Year 2: $75,989 Year 3: $80,475 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,137 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $73,396 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,516 Year 2: $60,399 Year 3: $69,637 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,304 Year 2: $56,579 Year 3: $56,325 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,819 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $56,077 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,603 Year 2: $50,856 Year 3: $54,419 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,642 Year 2: $50,161 Year 3: $53,394 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,054 Year 2: $51,392 Year 3: $49,957 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,513 Year 2: $40,209 Year 3: $48,226

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