| Governors State University View More Rivals | Aurora University View More Rivals | |
| #45 in Illinois | Rankings | #15 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, IL | Location | Aurora, IL |
GSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $28,220 |
| $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,363 |
| $7,902 | Financial Aid | $16,169 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 65.56% | Acceptance Rate | 87.32% |
| 34.73% | Yield | 29.97% |
| 945 SAT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,427 | Total Students | 5,918 |
| 2,609 | Undergraduate | 4,048 |
| 1,818 | Graduate | 1,870 |
| 1,448 | Online Enrollment | 1,615 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 20% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 241 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 132 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| 670 Full-time 365 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 411 Full-time 455 Part-time |
| $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time |