| Illinois State vs. Drake |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,021 Illinois Residents $28,086 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$49,944 |
| cheaper$10,009 Illinois Residents $12,646 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,777 |
| Less$10,441 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.23% |
| Favorable23.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.65% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,683 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,685 |
| Larger18,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,835 |
| Larger2,628 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,850 |
| Larger986 | Online Student Population | Smaller431 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,194 | Number of faculties | 460 |
| Lower$80,666 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$90,342 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.