The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Illinois State has more expensive tuition & fees ($28,086) than UNI ($21,272).
  • It is harder to admit to Illinois State than UNI.
  • UNI has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than Illinois State (1,090).
  • Illinois State has higher submitted ACT score (24) than UNI (22).
  • Illinois State has more students with 20,683 students while UNI has 8,945 students.
  • UNI has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Illinois State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Illinois State has more full-time faculties with 915 faculties while UNI has 461 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Illinois State University and University of Northern Iowa.
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Illinois Statevs.UNI
Normal, IllinoisLocationCedar Falls, Iowa
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$16,021
Out-Of-State$28,086
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,728
Out-Of-State$21,272
86%% Receiving Financial Aid74%
$10,441Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,433
86.24 %Acceptance Rates94.95 %
23.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)32.92 %
1,090SAT Score1,150
24ACT Score22
66 %Graduation Rate63 %
-Transfer-out Rate25 %
80 %Retention Rate83 %
20,683Student Population8,945
915Number of Faculties461
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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