| UIUC vs. EIU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,267 Illinois Residents $40,096 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,377 Illinois Residents $15,859 Out-of-State |
| expensive$19,278 Illinois Residents $34,406 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,647 Illinois Residents $23,214 Out-of-State |
| More$16,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,647 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Tighter42.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier65.35% |
| Favorable28.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.81% |
| High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger59,238 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,505 |
| Larger37,140 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,785 |
| Larger22,098 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,720 |
| Larger9,212 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,283 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower47% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,871 | Number of faculty | 509 |
| Higher$131,040 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,987 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.