Illinois State vs. MSU

The following statements compare Illinois State University and Montana State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • MSU's tuition ($31,337) is more expensive than Illinois State ($28,086).
  • MSU's acceptance rate (73.33%) is lower than Illinois State (86.24%).
  • Illinois State has higher yield (23.57%) than MSU (17.77%).
  • MSU's SAT score (1,170) is higher than Illinois State (1,090).
  • MSU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Illinois State (19 to 1).
  • Illinois State (20,683 students) is larger than MSU (16,681 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($10,441) has higher amount of financial aid than MSU ($5,742).
  • Illinois State's graduation rate (66%) is higher than MSU (56%).
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
Montana State University

Montana State University

Public, 4 years • Bozeman, MT #150 National Universities, #1 in Montana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$31,337 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,742
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
73.33% Acceptance Rate
17.77% Yield
Enrollment
14,625 Undergraduate
2,056 Graduate
1,074 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
736 Faculties (full-time)
2,517 Staffs (full-time)
$77,421 Faculty Salary
$58,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,801 capacity
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