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SIUE Northern Illinois Auburn ISU TROY Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Alabama Southern Community College UIC| Auburn University at Montgomery | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $232 |
Diversity |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 17.1% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at AUM than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,480.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southern Illinois University ($13,163 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 44.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,368 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 62.5% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($11,269 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 42 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
AUM vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Southern Illinois University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern Illinois University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $308 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,500)
- AUM graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/