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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Anderson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,290 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Anderson University?
- Anderson University is 243.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,070.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.1% higher at Anderson University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,070.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Anderson University ($16,990 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 7.5% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,622 vs. $11,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 136.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,629 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 18 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Anderson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Anderson 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 Anderson University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Anderson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/