University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) vs OSU-Marion

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the vibrant capital city of Illinois or the heart of Ohio's farmlands. University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Ohio State University-Marion Campus (OSU-Marion) offer distinct educational experiences. UIS boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it more accessible to aspiring students. OSU-Marion, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. While UIS offers a broader range of undergraduate programs, OSU-Marion excels in specific fields like engineering and agriculture. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further aspects such as student demographics, popular majors, and financial aid options, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Ohio State University-Marion Campus	University of Illinois Springfield
Overview
Location	Marion, Ohio	Springfield, Illinois
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	40.0%	67.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	79.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
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		2,496
Total number of admissions given out		1,984
Admitted students who chose to enroll		264
Yield rate		13.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $23,468 Out of state: $46,551	In state: $16,411 Out of state: $26,026
Average net price	$13,767	$11,965
Tuition	In state: $8,295 Out of state: $31,378	In state: $9,503 Out of state: $19,118
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,610 Meal plan: $4,200
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	86.0% Average amount $4,799	94.0% Average amount $12,335
Students receiving federal student loan	33.0% Average amount $4,673	49.0% Average amount $5,016
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $6,077	4.0% Average amount $8,320

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,047 Men 49.7% Women 50.3%	2,503 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	N/A	1,441 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	0.3%	8.8%
International students	0.5%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,123
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Education Public Administration and Social Service Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology	Computer and Information Science Business Public Administration and Social Service Psychology Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	15.2%	53.4%
Dropout rate	21.5%	45.1%
Transferred out	62.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,208 Year 2: $46,924 Year 3: $46,950 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,470 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $40,212 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,168 Year 2: $32,108 Year 3: $38,017 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,536 Year 2: $28,989 Year 3: $37,222 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,355 Year 2: $30,835 Year 3: $37,113 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $12,217 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $35,556 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,962 Year 2: $32,772 Year 3: $35,188 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,563 Year 2: $30,072 Year 3: $35,056 Educational Administration and Supervision (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,695 Year 2: $29,845 Year 3: $32,040	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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