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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Moody Bible Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Moody | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | moody.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Moody | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $12,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $12,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $23,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $10,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
ISU | Moody | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 244 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 68.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | Moody | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Moody | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
ISU | Moody | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
ISU | Moody | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 70% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Moody | ||
| 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 Moody based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,216 students)
ISU vs. Moody Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Moody?
- Moody Bible Institute is 5.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($12,768.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at ISU than Moody Bible Institute ($24,131.00 vs. $12,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Moody ($20,871 vs. $23,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Moody Bible Institute ($11,584 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Moody Bible Institute (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Moody Bible Institute ($11,590 vs. $10,477)
ISU vs. Moody Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Moody? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moody or ISU .
- Moody has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than ISU (89%)
ISU vs. Moody Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Moody? 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 Moody and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Moody Bible Institute (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/