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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Bradley Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Wooster Loyola DePauw| Illinois Wesleyan University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Southern Illinois University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 456.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 456.2% higher at IWU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($53,610.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than IWU ($16,990 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 16.9% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($10,622 vs. $12,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 224.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($36,614 vs. $11,269)
IWU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 217 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming IWU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (82% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/