University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs Governors State University

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL Public
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Governors State University

University Park, IL Public
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Admissions

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Acceptance Rate
16.0%
SAT Range
1370–1530
SAT Average
1440
ACT Average
33
Average GPA
3.9

Governors State University

Acceptance Rate
55.0%
SAT Range
1150–1350
SAT Average
1250
ACT Average
19
Average GPA
3.55
Campus & Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Student Population
52,000
Student:Faculty
1:20
Campus Setting
midsize_city
Type
Public

Governors State University

Student Population
2,518
Student:Faculty
N/A
Campus Setting
suburban
Type
Public
Cost & Outcomes

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tuition (In-State)
$16,004
Tuition (Int'l)
$36,646
Graduation Rate
86.0%
Retention Rate
93.0%

Governors State University

Tuition (In-State)
$11,320
Tuition (Int'l)
$11,320
Graduation Rate
20.1%
Retention Rate
59.4%
Rankings

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

#41
US News
#70
QS World
#54
Times Higher Ed

Governors State University

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