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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Gainesville State College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 49% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 323.3% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Southern Illinois University than Gainesville State College ($9,638.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 43.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,408 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Gainesville State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($11,269 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Gainesville College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/