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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Louisville Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Bellarmine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,970 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 356.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.9% higher at Bellarmine University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($44,040.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Bellarmine University ($16,990 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 9.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,714 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 221.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($36,264 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Bellarmine University (1120) is 88 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bellarmine University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Bellarmine University (87.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bellarmine University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bellarmine University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/