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SIUE Northern Illinois Western Illinois University ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois WMU Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Eastern Illinois University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $232 |
Diversity |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EIU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Southern Illinois University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at EIU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,136.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University ($13,380 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 1.8% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,622 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,773 vs. $11,269)
EIU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 22 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,300 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,650)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($232 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/