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Overview |
ISU | Judson University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Judson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $237 |
Diversity |
ISU | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 38% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 973 students)
ISU vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Judson University?
- Judson University is 152.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Judson University than Illinois State University ($29,850.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than ISU ($19,268 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,602 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Judson University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 81.8% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($21,123 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 4 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Judson University (24)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Judson University (58.2%)
ISU vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Judson 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 Judson University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Judson University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/