Arkansas vs. Illinois State

The following statements compare University of Arkansas and Illinois State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Arkansas's tuition ($28,772) is more expensive than Illinois State ($23,479).
  • Arkansas's acceptance rate (71.67%) is lower than Illinois State (89.01%).
  • Arkansas has higher yield (31.37%) than Illinois State (22.31%).
  • Arkansas's SAT score (1,130) is higher than Illinois State (1,110).
  • Illinois State's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
  • Arkansas (32,140 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,989 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($11,166) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas ($8,739).
  • Arkansas's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Illinois State (66%).
University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Public, 4 years • Fayetteville, AR #113 National Universities, #2 in Arkansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,748 In-State
$28,772 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,739
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
71.67% Acceptance Rate
31.37% Yield
Enrollment
27,472 Undergraduate
4,668 Graduate
3,239 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,358 Faculties (full-time)
5,361 Staffs (full-time)
$90,406 Faculty Salary
$58,549 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,365 annual charge
-6,900 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,532 annual charge
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
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