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Northern Illinois Illinois Utah State University UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley BYU Southern Illinois University| Illinois State University | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $130 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 15,033 students)
ISU vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southern Utah University?
- Illinois State University is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($12,066.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at ISU than Southern Utah University ($24,131.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than ISU ($12,375 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 31.3% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($8,824 vs. $11,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Southern Utah University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($11,590 vs. $8,992)
ISU vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 12 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Southern Utah University (80.5%)
ISU vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Southern Utah University (71% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $9,425 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($12,575 vs. $22,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($130 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/