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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU VSU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia ABAC| Georgia Southwestern State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 137.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,786.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southern Illinois University ($12,186 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,978 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 19% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($11,269 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 65 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,700 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/