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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU Maryville University of Saint Louis IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT| Illinois State University | Webster University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Webster University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1006/1233 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
ISU | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Webster University | ||
| 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 Webster University based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 7,606 students)
ISU vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Webster University?
- Webster University is 153% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Webster University than Illinois State University ($30,530.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Webster University ($20,871 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,584 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Illinois State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 85.3% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($21,475 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 19 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Webster University (58%)
ISU vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Webster 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 Webster University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Webster University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/