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Overview |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 33.9% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at FLC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,712.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Southern Illinois University ($15,685 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 18.2% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,622 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Fort Lewis College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 26.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,215 vs. $11,269)
FLC vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 20 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Fort Lewis College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,800 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/