- Both Illinois State University (Illinois State) and Indiana State University (ISU) are public.
- Illinois State is located in Normal, IL and ISU is located in Terre Haute, IN.
- Illinois State has more expensive tuition of $28,086 than ISU ($21,734).
- ISU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.51% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than ISU (8,658 students).
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| #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois | Rankings | #253 in National Universities #24 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Normal, IL | Location | Terre Haute, IN |
Illinois State| Known as | ISU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $21,734 out-of-state |
| $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,380 Indiana residents $16,210 out-of-state |
| $10,441 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 84.51% |
| 32.44% | Yield | 27.14% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,683 | Total Students | 8,658 |
| 18,055 | Undergraduate | 6,965 |
| 2,628 | Graduate | 1,693 |
| 986 | Online Enrollment | 2,524 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 915 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 457 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,450 Full-time 335 Part-time |
| $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,210 for Faculties $50,493 Part-time |