| River Forest, Illinois | Location | Carbondale, Illinois |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $37,488 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$13,334
Out-Of-State$13,334 |
| 79% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 83% |
| $22,929 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $13,341 |
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| 92.79 % | Acceptance Rates | 86.88 % |
| 7.70 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 18.64 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,040 |
| - | ACT Score | 22 |
| 36 % | Graduation Rate | 62 % |
| 30 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 61 % | Retention Rate | 67 % |
| 4,770 | Student Population | 11,790 |
| 231 | Number of Faculties | 907 |
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |