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 ($28,086).
  • Arkansas's acceptance rate (78.93%) is lower than Illinois State (86.24%).
  • Arkansas has higher yield (34.30%) than Illinois State (23.57%).
  • Arkansas's SAT score (1,110) is higher than Illinois State (1,090).
  • Illinois State's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Arkansas (20 to 1).
  • Arkansas (30,936 students) is larger than Illinois State (20,683 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Illinois State ($10,441) has higher amount of financial aid than Arkansas ($8,877).
  • Arkansas's graduation rate (69%) 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
$8,877
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.93% Acceptance Rate
34.30% Yield
Enrollment
26,269 Undergraduate
4,667 Graduate
3,361 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,270 Faculties (full-time)
4,999 Staffs (full-time)
$90,406 Faculty Salary
$58,549 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,968 annual charge
-6,200 capacity
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
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