- Illinois State University (Illinois State) is a public school while University of Evansville (UE) is a private school.
- Illinois State is located in Normal, IL and UE is located in Evansville, IN.
- UE has more expensive tuition of $42,676 than Illinois State ($28,086).
- UE has tighter acceptance rate of 69.96% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- UE has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Illinois State (1,090).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than UE (2,017 students).
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| #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois | Rankings | #4 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Normal, IL | Location | Evansville, IN |
Illinois State| Known as | UE | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,676 |
| $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state | Graduate | $29,206 |
| $10,441 | Financial Aid | $30,684 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 69.96% |
| 32.44% | Yield | 16.52% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,683 | Total Students | 2,017 |
| 18,055 | Undergraduate | 1,717 |
| 2,628 | Graduate | 300 |
| 986 | Online Enrollment | 29 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,800 |
| 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: 1,215) $7,110 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 915 Full-time 279 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 165 Full-time 121 Part-time |
| 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 441 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,111 for Faculties $49,117 Part-time |