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DeVry University-Illinois vs Illinois State University: which has better ROI?

Private for-profit, Lisle IL · vs · Public, Normal IL

The verdict

Illinois State University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $77,592 in 5.6 years versus not at all at DeVry University-Illinois, on median earnings of $62,117 vs $45,987 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureDeVry University-IllinoisIllinois State University
Net price / yr$30,770$19,398
Total net cost$123,080$77,592
Median earnings, 10 yrs$45,987$62,117
Median debt$24,807$20,482
Payback5.6 yrs
20-year net return$-170,540$197,548

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.