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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 | Asbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Asbury University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,650 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Asbury University?
- Asbury University is 238% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,578.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238% higher at Asbury University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,578.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Asbury University ($16,990 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 23% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,636 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Asbury University students is 120.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,888 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 69 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,943)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/