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Georgia State KSU Northern Illinois Illinois UIC Georgia VSU DePaul EIU North Georgia IWU Western Illinois University| Georgia Southern University | Illinois State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | ISU | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Normal, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 20,683 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #493 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | illinoisstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $11,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $23,681 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $20,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
GS | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 19,596 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 16,899 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GS | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
GS | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GS | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 20,683 students)
GS vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or ISU?
- Illinois State University is 170.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at ISU than Georgia Southern University ($23,681.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than ISU ($15,352 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 2.8% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($10,316 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Georgia Southern University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,619 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or GS .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 1 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ISU (86.2%)
GS vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or ISU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between ISU and GS.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Georgia Southern University (71% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/