- Both Governors State University (GSU) and Illinois State University (Illinois State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Illinois State has more expensive tuition of $28,086 than GSU ($11,320).
- GSU has tighter acceptance rate of 65.56% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- Illinois State has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than GSU (945).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than GSU (4,427 students).
| Governors State University View More Rivals | Illinois State University View More Rivals | |
| #45 in Illinois | Rankings | #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| University Park, IL | Location | Normal, IL |
GSU| Known as | Illinois State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state |
| $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state |
| $7,902 | Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 65.56% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 34.73% | Yield | 32.44% |
| 945 SAT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,427 | Total Students | 20,683 |
| 2,609 | Undergraduate | 18,055 |
| 1,818 | Graduate | 2,628 |
| 1,448 | Online Enrollment | 986 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 20% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 241 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 915 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 670 Full-time 365 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time |