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.
  • Illinois State's tuition ($28,086) is more expensive than Nebraska-Lincoln ($27,748).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's acceptance rate (78.64%) is lower than Illinois State (86.24%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln has higher yield (30.89%) than Illinois State (23.57%).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's SAT score (1,210) is higher than Illinois State (1,090).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Nebraska-Lincoln (23,805 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,683 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Nebraska-Lincoln ($11,063) has higher amount of financial aid than Illinois State ($10,441).
  • Illinois State's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Nebraska-Lincoln (64%).
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
$16,021 In-State
$28,086 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,441
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
86.24% Acceptance Rate
23.57% Yield
Enrollment
18,055 Undergraduate
2,628 Graduate
986 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
915 Faculties (full-time)
3,191 Staffs (full-time)
$77,055 Faculty Salary
$59,803 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,740 annual charge
-6,156 capacity
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,108 In-State
$27,748 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,063
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.64% Acceptance Rate
30.89% Yield
Enrollment
19,189 Undergraduate
4,616 Graduate
1,652 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,321 Faculties (full-time)
5,929 Staffs (full-time)
$104,448 Faculty Salary
$61,863 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,635 annual charge
-6,195 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,793 annual charge
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