- Both Illinois State University (Illinois State) and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are public.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Illinois State has more expensive tuition of $28,086 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has tighter acceptance rate of 76.01% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- Illinois State has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (11,107 students).
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| #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois | Rankings | #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Normal, IL | Location | Carbondale, IL |
Illinois State| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,244 |
| $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state |
| $10,441 | Financial Aid | $10,767 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 76.01% |
| 32.44% | Yield | 23.05% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,683 | Total Students | 11,107 |
| 18,055 | Undergraduate | 8,000 |
| 2,628 | Graduate | 3,107 |
| 986 | Online Enrollment | 1,883 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,500 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) $6,292 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 915 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 973 Full-time 216 Part-time |
| 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time |