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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 448 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $163 |
Diversity |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 61% | ||
Campus |
ISU | FBBC&TS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 448 students)
ISU vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or FBBC&TS?
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary is 51.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($17,990.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at ISU than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($23,681.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than ISU ($14,845 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 40.6% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($7,540 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Illinois State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students is 26.7% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($14,717 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 39 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman FBBC&TS students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
ISU vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (71% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $6,171 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,829 vs. $22,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($163 vs. $227)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/