- Illinois State University (Illinois State) is a public school while Valparaiso University (VU) is a private school.
- Illinois State is located in Normal, IL and VU is located in Valparaiso, IN.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than Illinois State ($28,086).
- VU has tighter acceptance rate of 84.28% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Illinois State (1,090).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than VU (2,958 students).
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| #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Normal, IL | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
Illinois State| Known as | VU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $46,588 |
| $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $10,441 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $30 |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 32.44% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,683 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 18,055 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 2,628 | Graduate | 609 |
| 986 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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: 2,033) $8,116 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 | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |