| GSU vs. Illinois State |
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|---|---|---|
#57 in Federal Region V Universities #23 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,468 Illinois Residents $11,320 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,021 Illinois Residents $28,086 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,590 Illinois Residents $10,072 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,009 Illinois Residents $12,646 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,902 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower945 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter57.48% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.24% |
| Favorable29.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,427 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,683 |
| Smaller2,609 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,055 |
| Smaller1,818 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,628 |
| Larger1,448 | Online Student Population | Smaller986 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower20% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| 39% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower56% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 560 | Number of faculties | 1,194 |
| Lower$71,005 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,666 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.