| VU vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #325 in National Universities #25 in Indiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,258 Indiana Residents $22,322 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,250 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,596 Indiana Residents $16,642 Out-of-State |
| More$33,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,104 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,160 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier89.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.77% |
| Lower9.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.46% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,579 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,895 |
| Smaller2,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,224 |
| Smaller456 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,671 |
| Smaller112 | Online Student Population | Larger2,163 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 508 |
| Higher$73,245 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.