The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both are four-years, public schools.
  • Illinois State has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,011) than UNI ($20,565).
  • It is harder to admit to UNI than Illinois State.
  • Illinois State has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than UNI (1,085).
  • Illinois State has higher submitted ACT score (24) than UNI (23).
  • Illinois State has more students with 20,233 students while UNI has 9,217 students.
  • UNI has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 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 degree - research / scholarship and professional practiceHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$15,170
Out-Of-State$27,011
2023 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,411
Out-Of-State$20,565
79%% Receiving Financial Aid68%
$9,553Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,289
91.54 %Acceptance Rates85.79 %
30.94 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)37.93 %
1,100SAT Score1,085
24ACT Score23
67 %Graduation Rate69 %
-Transfer-out Rate21 %
83 %Retention Rate81 %
20,233Student Population9,217
915Number of Faculties461
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesRemedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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