The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Illinois State is a public and VU is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • VU has more expensive tuition & fees ($46,588) than Illinois State ($28,086).
  • It is harder to admit to Illinois State than VU.
  • VU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,090) than Illinois State (1,090).
  • VU has higher submitted ACT score (24) than Illinois State (24).
  • Illinois State has more students with 20,683 students while VU has 2,958 students.
  • VU has a lower number of students per faculty with 11 to 1 while Illinois State's ratio is 19 to 1.
  • Illinois State has more full-time faculties with 915 faculties while VU has 242 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Illinois State University and Valparaiso University.
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Illinois Statevs.VU
Normal, IllinoisLocationValparaiso, Indiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$16,021
Out-Of-State$28,086
2024 Tuition & Fees$46,588
86%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$10,441Average Amount of Financial Aid$40,463
86.24 %Acceptance Rates94.15 %
23.57 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)9.38 %
1,090SAT Score1,240
24ACT Score28
66 %Graduation Rate69 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
80 %Retention Rate77 %
20,683Student Population2,958
915Number of Faculties242
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 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

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