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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Belmont | ||
| 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 Belmont based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,910 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Belmont?
- Belmont University is 294.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.3% higher at Belmont than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($38,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Belmont ($16,990 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 28.7% lower than costs at Belmont University ($10,622 vs. $13,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Belmont University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belmont University students is 95.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,080 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 126 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Belmont University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,800)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $720 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,780 vs. $22,500)
- Belmont graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/