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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 10,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $341 |
Diversity |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 94% | ||
Campus |
ISU | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than AIU Online based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 10,997 students)
ISU vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or AIU Online?
- Illinois State University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.1% higher at ISU than American InterContinental University Online ($24,131.00 vs. $11,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than ISU ($14,394 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 45.4% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($7,965 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than American InterContinental University Online (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 77% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($11,590 vs. $6,547)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or ISU .
ISU vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or AIU Online? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AIU Online and ISU.
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than AIU Online graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $10,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($22,000 vs. $32,981)
- ISU graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($227 vs. $341)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/