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SIUE Northern Illinois Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU ISU UCSC UC Merced Southeast Missouri State University Illinois| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 7,045 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or CSUMB?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 67.9% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at CSUMB than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,622.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Southern Illinois University ($11,435 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 53.1% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,622 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than California State University Monterey Bay (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29.5% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($11,269 vs. $8,702)
Southern Illinois University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,500 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($144 vs. $232)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/