| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,410 Illinois Residents $26,058 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,960 |
| expensive$10,218 Illinois Residents $13,062 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,825 |
| Less$11,166 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,485 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier88.15% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.85% |
| Favorable22.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.80% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger21,546 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,345 |
| Larger19,107 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,585 |
| Larger2,439 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,760 |
| Larger1,302 | Online Student Population | Smaller546 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,240 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Lower$85,250 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,608 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.