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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UE | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $41,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $41,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $14,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $34,661 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 4,492 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 3,488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
ISU | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | UE | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UE | ||
| 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 UE based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 2,109 students)
ISU vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UE?
- University of Evansville is 243.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($41,400.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at UE than Illinois State University ($41,400.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than UE ($20,871 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 23.2% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,584 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Illinois State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 199.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($34,661 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 67 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming UE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than UE (77.6%)
ISU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UE? 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 UE and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Evansville (71% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,000)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/