- Both Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and Illinois State University (Illinois State) 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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| #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois | Rankings | #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carbondale, IL | Location | Normal, IL |
| Known as | Illinois State | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,244 | Undergraduate | $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state |
| $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state |
| $10,767 | Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 76.01% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 23.05% | Yield | 32.44% |
| 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,107 | Total Students | 20,683 |
| 8,000 | Undergraduate | 18,055 |
| 3,107 | Graduate | 2,628 |
| 1,883 | Online Enrollment | 986 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $49,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) $6,292 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 973 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 915 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time |