| UNI vs. Illinois State |
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|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,728 Iowa Residents $21,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,021 Illinois Residents $28,086 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,362 Iowa Residents $22,834 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,009 Illinois Residents $12,646 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,090 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier94.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.24% |
| Favorable32.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.57% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | 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 | ||
| Smaller8,945 | Total Enrollment | Larger20,683 |
| Smaller7,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,055 |
| Smaller1,210 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,628 |
| Smaller955 | Online Student Population | Larger986 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 591 | Number of faculties | 1,194 |
| Lower$76,630 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,666 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.