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SIUE Northern Illinois Purdue North Central IU ISU Purdue Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Indiana State EIU WMU IU Northwest| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or BSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 14.3% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at BSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,918.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Southern Illinois University ($12,615 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.7% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,622 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,418 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 38 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than BSU (68.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or BSU? 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 BSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/