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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Saint Augustine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 680 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | staugustine.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $12,888 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $12,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $10,288 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $10,468 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | N/A |
Diversity |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ISU | St. Augustine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than St. Augustine College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 680 students)
ISU vs. St. Augustine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or St. Augustine College?
- Saint Augustine College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($12,888.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at ISU than Saint Augustine College ($23,681.00 vs. $12,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustine College than ISU ($10,288 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustine College are 24.7% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($8,500 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Saint Augustine College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 11% larger than aid received Saint Augustine College ($11,619 vs. $10,468)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or St. Augustine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine College or ISU .
ISU vs. St. Augustine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine College and ISU.
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $21,000 more per year than St. Augustine College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $28,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/