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SIUE Northern Illinois GS KSU ISU Mercer Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Georgia State EIU Georgia WMU| Georgia College & State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Georgia College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.9% higher at Georgia College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,688.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Georgia College ($16,990 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 3.1% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($10,622 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Georgia College & State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 30.9% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($11,269 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 111 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Georgia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,500 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/