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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 | Blue Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Blue Mountain, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $19,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $19,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,305 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $14,229 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 186 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 50.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1040/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $29,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $188 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Blue Mountain College | ||
| 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 Blue Mountain College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 922 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Blue Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Blue Mountain College?
- Blue Mountain College is 98.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($19,120.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.4% higher at Blue Mountain College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,120.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blue Mountain College than Southern Illinois University ($15,305 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blue Mountain College are 25.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,452 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blue Mountain College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blue Mountain College students is 26.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,229 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Blue Mountain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Blue Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Mountain College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 42 points higher than at Blue Mountain College (990)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Blue Mountain College (21)
- Accepted freshman Blue Mountain College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Blue Mountain College has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Blue Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Blue Mountain College? 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 Blue Mountain College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Blue Mountain College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $18,100 more per year than Blue Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,700)
- Blue Mountain College students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,264 vs. $22,500)
- Blue Mountain College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($188 vs. $232)
- More Blue Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/