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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Augustana Southeast Missouri State University Marquette University Illinois EIU WMU Loyola Western Illinois University Bradley| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carthage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,667 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 258% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258% higher at Carthage than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Carthage ($16,990 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 19.1% lower than costs at Carthage College ($10,622 vs. $12,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carthage College students is 82.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,535 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 113 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Carthage 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/