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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Cleary University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 1,040 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $23,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $23,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $24,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $13,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 49.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 30.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $312 |
Diversity |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Cleary College | ||
| 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 Cleary College based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 1,040 students)
ISU vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 93% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($23,292.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at ISU than Cleary University ($24,131.00 vs. $23,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Cleary College ($20,871 vs. $24,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Cleary University ($11,584 vs. $12,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleary University than Illinois State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleary University students is 17% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($13,563 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 140 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming ISU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleary College (3.17)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Cleary College (49.7%)
ISU vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Cleary College? 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 Cleary College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Cleary University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $5,900 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $49,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $8,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $30,227)
- ISU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($227 vs. $312)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleary College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/