- University of St Francis is a private school while Illinois State University (Illinois State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of St Francis has more expensive tuition of $37,000 than Illinois State ($28,086).
- University of St Francis has tighter acceptance rate of 51.67% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- University of St Francis has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Illinois State (1,090).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than University of St Francis (3,297 students).
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| #13 in Illinois | Rankings | #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Joliet, IL | Location | Normal, IL |
| Known as | Illinois State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,000 | Undergraduate | $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state |
| $14,757 | Graduate | $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state |
| $21,896 | Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | |
| 51.67% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 28.41% | Yield | 32.44% |
| 1,110 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,297 | Total Students | 20,683 |
| 1,414 | Undergraduate | 18,055 |
| 1,883 | Graduate | 2,628 |
| 1,638 | Online Enrollment | 986 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 64% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 71% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $56,500 | 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: 438) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 915 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 266 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $73,095 for Faculties $64,034 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time |