| Illinois State vs. UIS |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,410 Illinois Residents $26,058 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,557 Illinois Residents $20,139 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,218 Illinois Residents $13,062 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,938 Illinois Residents $19,515 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,166 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,218 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier88.15% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.88% |
| Favorable22.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.55% |
| 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 Recommendations 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,546 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,628 |
| Larger19,107 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,309 |
| Larger2,439 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,319 |
| Smaller1,302 | Online Student Population | Larger2,191 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Higher81% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 1,240 | Number of faculty | 332 |
| Lower$85,250 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$89,588 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.