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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | IU East | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #876 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $9,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $7,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 82% |
Admission |
ISU | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 1,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $211 |
Diversity |
ISU | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ISU | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,985 students)
ISU vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or IU East?
- Illinois State University is 61.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at ISU than Indiana University East ($24,131.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than ISU ($9,484 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 13.1% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,244 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 52.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,590 vs. $7,602)
ISU vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 129 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at IU East (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than IU East (71.2%)
ISU vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or IU East? 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 IU East and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana University East (71% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($211 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/