Illinois State vs. USD

The following statements compare Illinois State University and University of South Dakota 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 USD ($12,942).
  • Illinois State's acceptance rate (86.24%) is lower than USD (99.46%).
  • USD has higher yield (29.82%) than Illinois State (23.57%).
  • USD's SAT score (1,185) is higher than Illinois State (1,090).
  • USD's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Illinois State (20,683 students) is larger than USD (9,856 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($10,441) has higher amount of financial aid than USD ($6,850).
  • Illinois State's graduation rate (66%) is higher than USD (57%).
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 South Dakota

University of South Dakota

Public, 4 years • Vermillion, SD #129 National Universities, #3 in South Dakota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,432 In-State
$12,942 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,850
Test Scores
1,185 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
99.46% Acceptance Rate
29.82% Yield
Enrollment
7,132 Undergraduate
2,724 Graduate
3,288 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
433 Faculties (full-time)
1,282 Staffs (full-time)
$74,898 Faculty Salary
$55,820 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,454 annual charge
-2,128 capacity
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