| Illinois State vs. Northern Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #219 in National Universities #18 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | 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) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,021 Illinois Residents $28,086 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,472 Illinois Residents $12,700 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,009 Illinois Residents $12,646 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,066 Illinois Residents $9,090 Out-of-State |
| More$10,441 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,090 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter70.68% |
| Favorable23.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.30% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger20,683 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,649 |
| Larger18,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,429 |
| Smaller2,628 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,220 |
| Smaller986 | Online Student Population | Larger2,208 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| 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: 4,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,194 | Number of faculties | 1,035 |
| Lower$80,666 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,606 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.