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Is Illinois State a Good School for the Money?

Top 15% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$129,937 Avg Total Cost

Illinois State University Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an Illinois State degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Illinois State annual value report below.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 15% National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Bargain Price

Illinois State University is ranked #332 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to its peers, Illinois State University is underpriced compared to the quality of education it provides. Illinois State is ranked #332 out of 2223 in College Factual's Best Colleges for the Money Ranking earning it a great value recognition.

National Value Ranking  332 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  85.19 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $129,937 For That Piece of Paper

The average Illinois State student's degree will cost an estimated $129,937. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $30,078 and a typical 4.32 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,078
Average Years to Graduate4.32
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$129,937

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Illinois State student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Illinois State degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$87,126 In-State With Aid
$154,656 Avg Cost No Aid
4.32 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Illinois State.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$154,656#0F
All Students$129,937#332A
Only Students Receiving Aid$114,130#1,046C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$127,652#F
All Students$102,933#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$87,126#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Illinois.

About 94% of Illinois State students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Illinois State financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Illinois State cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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