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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Glenville State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Glenville, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 1,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | glenville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $8,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $9,704 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,774 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $17,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $8,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $248 |
Diversity |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Glenville State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 1,630 students)
ISU vs. Glenville State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Glenville State College?
- Illinois State University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Glenville State College for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $8,044.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at ISU than Glenville State College ($23,681.00 vs. $9,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Glenville State College than ISU ($17,722 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Glenville State College ($10,602 vs. $10,774)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Glenville State College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($11,619 vs. $8,718)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Glenville State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Glenville State College or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 177 points higher than at Glenville State College (913)
- Incoming ISU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Glenville State College (20)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Glenville State College (3.3)
ISU vs. Glenville State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Glenville State College? 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 Glenville State College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Glenville State College (71% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,900)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Glenville State College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,025)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Glenville State College graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/