- Governors State University (GSU) is a public school while Lewis University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Lewis University has more expensive tuition of $37,882 than GSU ($11,320).
- Lewis University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.83% than GSU (65.56%).
- Lewis University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than GSU (945).
- Lewis University is larger with 6,513 students than GSU (4,427 students).
| Governors State University View More Rivals | Lewis University View More Rivals | |
| #45 in Illinois | Rankings | #10 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| University Park, IL | Location | Romeoville, IL |
GSU| Known as | Lewis College | Lewis College of Science and Technology Lewis School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics Lewis Holy Name Technical School Holy Name Technical School |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,468 Illinois residents $11,320 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $37,882 |
| $8,590 Illinois residents $10,072 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,490 |
| $7,902 | Financial Aid | $20,916 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 65.56% | Acceptance Rate | 53.83% |
| 34.73% | Yield | 20.77% |
| 945 SAT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,427 | Total Students | 6,513 |
| 2,609 | Undergraduate | 3,933 |
| 1,818 | Graduate | 2,580 |
| 1,448 | Online Enrollment | 1,332 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 20% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 56% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $44,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,600 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,061) $7,350 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,606 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 241 Full-time 319 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 224 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| 670 Full-time 365 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 575 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| $70,795 for Faculties $65,004 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,963 for Faculties $61,390 Part-time |