Illinois State vs. Nebraska-Lincoln

The following statements compare Illinois State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's tuition ($27,748) is more expensive than Illinois State ($23,479).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate (77.07%) is lower than Illinois State (89.01%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln has higher yield (33.22%) than Illinois State (22.31%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's SAT score (1,200) is higher than Illinois State (1,110).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln (23,986 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,989 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($11,166) has higher amount of financial aid than Nebraska-Lincoln ($9,895).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 66%.
Illinois State University

Illinois State University

Public, 4 years • Normal, IL #121 National Universities, #8 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,121 In-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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,970 annual charge
-6,578 capacity
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,895
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
77.07% Acceptance Rate
33.22% Yield
Enrollment
19,338 Undergraduate
4,648 Graduate
1,568 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,296 Faculties (full-time)
5,953 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,106 annual charge
-5,814 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,750 annual charge
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