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SIUE Northern Illinois Liberty University ISU Taylor University Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Calvin College UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Cedarville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cedarville University | ||
| 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 Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,960 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cedarville University?
- Cedarville University is 257.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,498.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 257.9% higher at Cedarville University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,498.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Cedarville University ($16,990 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 26.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,400 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,637 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 137 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University and Southern Illinois University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Cedarville University and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/