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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 Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $209 |
Diversity |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ISU | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,672 students)
ISU vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or IU Southeast?
- Illinois State University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at ISU than Indiana University Southeast ($23,681.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than ISU ($8,264 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 3.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,602 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Indiana University Southeast (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 60% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,619 vs. $7,262)
ISU vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 135 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
ISU vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Indiana University Southeast (71% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $1,739 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($209 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/