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Overview |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 2,870 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | rush.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $116,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,772 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $225 |
Diversity |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | - | ||
Campus |
ISU | Rush University Medical Center | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Rush University Medical Center based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 2,870 students)
ISU vs. Rush University Medical Center Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Rush University Medical Center?
- Illinois State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Rush University Medical Center for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at ISU than Rush University ($23,681.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Rush University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is ?% larger than aid received Rush University ($11,619 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Rush University Medical Center? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rush University Medical Center or ISU .
ISU vs. Rush University Medical Center Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Rush University Medical Center? 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 Rush University Medical Center and ISU.
- Graduates from Rush University earn on average $67,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($116,100 vs. $49,000)
- Rush University students graduate with a $228 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,772 vs. $22,000)
- Rush University Medical Center graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($225 vs. $227)
- More Rush University Medical Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/