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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Reinhardt University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Shorter University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $232 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Southern Illinois University?
- Shorter University is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at Shorter than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,380.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Southern Illinois University ($13,490 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 13% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,400 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 78% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,057 vs. $11,269)
Shorter vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 63 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Shorter students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Shorter vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $5,918 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,418)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($232 vs. $293)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/