| VU | vs. | Illinois State |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, Indiana | Location | Normal, Illinois |
| Four-years, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-years, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Doctoral / Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| $46,588 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | In-State$14,121
Out-Of-State$23,479 |
| 97% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 86% |
| $40,463 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| 92.22 % | Acceptance Rates | 89.01 % |
| 10.54 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 22.31 % |
| 1,200 | SAT Score | 1,110 |
| 29 | ACT Score | 24 |
| 69 % | Graduation Rate | 66 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 77 % | Retention Rate | 80 % |
| 2,958 | Student Population | 20,683 |
| 242 | Number of Faculties | 915 |
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |