Illinois State University Comparison

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Overview

ISU
Location Normal, IL
Setting Small City
Enrollment 20,683
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #493
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website illinoisstate.edu
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Costs

ISU
Tuition (In State) $11,840
Tuition (Out of State) $23,681
Room & Board $10,602
Avg Net Price $20,551
Avg Grant Aid $11,619
% Receiving Grant Aid 97%

Admission

ISU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 19,596
Admitted 16,899
Acceptance Rate 86.2%
Enrolled % 23.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.41
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/27
SAT Range 1000/1210
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Apr 1, 2025

Academics

ISU
Student to Faculty Ratio 19:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (20%)
  • Education (18%)
  • Social Sciences (6%)
  • Health Professions (6%)
  • Communication (5%)

Outcomes

ISU
Graduation Rate 71%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $49,000
Making Student Loan Payments 74%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,000
Median Loan Payment $227

Diversity

ISU
% Men 42%
% Women 58%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 9%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 0%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

ISU
% In-State 96%
% Out-of-State 3%

Campus

ISU
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/