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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Principia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Principia College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Elsah, Illinois | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | principiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Principia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $32,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $32,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $32,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
ISU | Principia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 268 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Principia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Principia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| 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 | Principia College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Principia College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 41% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Principia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 338 students)
ISU vs. Principia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Principia College?
- Principia College is 167.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($32,250.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Principia College than Illinois State University ($32,250.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than ISU ($14,904 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,584 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Principia College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 176.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($32,096 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Principia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Principia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Principia College or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Principia College (44.4%)
ISU vs. Principia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Principia College? 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 Principia College and ISU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/