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 ($37,434) is more expensive than Illinois State ($26,058).
- Illinois State's acceptance rate (88.15%) is lower than St. Mary's (97.76%).
- Illinois State has higher yield (22.53%) than St. Mary's (12.62%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,100.
- St. Mary's's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
- Illinois State (21,546 students) is larger than St. Mary's (3,456 students) with more enrolled students.
- St. Mary's ($27,082) has higher amount of financial aid than Illinois State ($12,056).
- Illinois State's graduation rate (65%) 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
$14,410 In-State
$26,058 out-of-state
$26,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,056
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.15% Acceptance Rate
22.53% Yield
Enrollment
19,107 Undergraduate
2,439 Graduate
1,302 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
907 Faculties (full-time)
3,157 Staffs (full-time)
$85,250 Faculty Salary
$68,169 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$37,434
Financial Aid
$27,082
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
97.76% Acceptance Rate
12.62% Yield
Enrollment
2,149 Undergraduate
1,307 Graduate
205 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
223 Faculties (full-time)
615 Staffs (full-time)
$96,441 Faculty Salary
$64,865 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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