Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
ISU | UIU | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #737 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | uiu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
ISU | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $32,589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 890/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
ISU | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $248 |
Diversity |
ISU | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | UIU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 96% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UIU | ||
| 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 UIU based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 3,072 students)
ISU vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UIU?
- Upper Iowa University is 175.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at UIU than Illinois State University ($32,589.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than UIU ($20,551 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 9.9% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,644 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Illinois State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 121.9% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($25,788 vs. $11,619)
ISU vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 160 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming ISU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UIU (3.34)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UIU (54.2%)
ISU vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UIU? 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 UIU and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Upper Iowa University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,100)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($227 vs. $248)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/