| UIUC vs. Illinois State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,267 Illinois Residents $40,096 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,410 Illinois Residents $26,058 Out-of-State |
| expensive$19,278 Illinois Residents $34,406 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,218 Illinois Residents $13,062 Out-of-State |
| More$16,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,166 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter42.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.15% |
| Favorable28.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.53% |
| 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 Record 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger59,238 | Total Enrollment | Smaller21,546 |
| Larger37,140 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,107 |
| Larger22,098 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,439 |
| Larger9,212 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,302 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,871 | Number of faculty | 1,240 |
| Higher$131,040 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,250 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.