| Illinois State vs. UIC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 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$14,338 Illinois Residents $29,360 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,009 Illinois Residents $12,646 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,268 Illinois Residents $28,641 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,441 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,539 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier86.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.69% |
| Favorable23.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.89% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller20,683 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,747 |
| Smaller18,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,807 |
| Smaller2,628 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,940 |
| Smaller986 | Online Student Population | Larger4,049 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| 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: 3,289) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,895) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,194 | Number of faculties | 3,100 |
| Lower$80,666 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.