| Carbondale, Illinois | Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
| Four-year, Public | School Type | four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral / Research University |
In-State$13,334
Out-Of-State$13,334 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | $48,450 |
| 83% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 96% |
| $13,341 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $35,947 |
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| 86.88 % | Acceptance Rates | 89.43 % |
| 18.64 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 9.63 % |
| 1,040 | SAT Score | 1,160 |
| 22 | ACT Score | 27 |
| 62 % | Graduation Rate | 70 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 67 % | Retention Rate | 75 % |
| 11,790 | Student Population | 2,579 |
| 907 | Number of Faculties | 211 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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 |
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