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Overview |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $29,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $29,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $15,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $26,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 2,534 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 34.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $299 |
Diversity |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 638 students)
ISU vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 144.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($29,500.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Brescia University than Illinois State University ($29,500.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than ISU ($15,087 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 5.9% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,935 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 129.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($26,558 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 87 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
ISU vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Brescia University (71% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,400)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($227 vs. $299)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/