Illinois State vs. St. Mary's
The following statements compare Illinois State University and St. Mary's University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- St. Mary's's tuition ($36,242) is more expensive than Illinois State ($23,479).
- St. Mary's's acceptance rate (88.95%) is lower than Illinois State (89.01%).
- Illinois State has higher yield (22.31%) than St. Mary's (11.45%).
- Illinois State's SAT score (1,110) is higher than St. Mary's (1,000).
- St. Mary's's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
- Illinois State (20,989 students) is larger than St. Mary's (3,411 students) with more enrolled students.
- St. Mary's ($25,747) has higher amount of financial aid than Illinois State ($11,166).
- Illinois State's graduation rate (66%) is higher than St. Mary's (59%).

Illinois State University
Public, 4 years • Normal, IL #178 National Universities, #14 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,121 In-State
$23,479 out-of-state
$23,479 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,166
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.01% Acceptance Rate
22.31% Yield
Enrollment
18,450 Undergraduate
2,539 Graduate
1,155 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
3,157 Staffs (full-time)
$77,055 Faculty Salary
$59,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,970 annual charge
-6,578 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$36,242
Financial Aid
$25,747
Test Scores
1,000 SAT
17 ACT
Admission
88.95% Acceptance Rate
11.45% Yield
Enrollment
2,147 Undergraduate
1,264 Graduate
154 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
223 Faculties (full-time)
615 Staffs (full-time)
$91,829 Faculty Salary
$58,890 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,356 annual charge
-1,611 capacity
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