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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU DBU WMU Western Illinois University Henderson State University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Ouachita Baptist University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 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 |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OBU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 17% | ||
Campus |
OBU | 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 OBU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Southern Illinois University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 216.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.5% higher at OBU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($30,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than OBU ($16,990 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 20.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,800 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,181 vs. $11,269)
OBU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU 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 OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 88 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU 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 OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,400 more per year than OBU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and OBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and OBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/