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SIUE Northern Illinois IU Purdue DePauw Marquette University University of Dayton Loyola Bradley Drake IUPUI Xavier| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Butler University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #210 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | butler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $43,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $43,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $15,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $37,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $25,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 13,386 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 10,985 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 82.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Butler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Butler based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,525 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Butler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Butler?
- Butler University is 351% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 351% higher at Butler than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($43,470.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Butler ($16,990 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 43.7% lower than costs at Butler University ($10,622 vs. $15,260)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Butler University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Butler University students is 128.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,728 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Butler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Butler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Butler or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 177 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Butler (82.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Butler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Butler? 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 Butler and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/