| VU vs. Illinois State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,410 Illinois Residents $26,058 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,250 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,218 Illinois Residents $13,062 Out-of-State |
| More$33,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,166 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier89.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.15% |
| Lower9.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.53% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller2,579 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,546 |
| Smaller2,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,107 |
| Smaller456 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,439 |
| Smaller112 | Online Student Population | Larger1,302 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 1,240 |
| Lower$73,245 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,250 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.