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College Scorecard

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard gives you information on affordability and value so you can make a more informed decision on what college to attend.

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Scorecard Highlights

  • Illinois State's 73 percent graduation rate and 79 percent freshmen retention rate are well above the national averages.
  • Ten years after starting school, Illinois State alumni earn salaries that are $12,000 above the national average.
  • Illinois State graduates begin repaying their college debt 25 percent faster than the national average, a result of successful job placement and strong earning potential.

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Only 57 out of 2,102 public institutions have a College Scorecard as strong as Illinois State University, based on these three metrics:

  • Average annual cost of less than $22,000
  • Graduation rate of 73% or higher
  • $51,000+ average salary after attending

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