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SIUE Northern Illinois WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU WSU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Oakland ISU Ferris State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Central Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mount Pleasant, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 14,557 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cmich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $13,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 19,888 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 15,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | CMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | CMU | ||
| 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. CMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or CMU?
- Central Michigan University is 37% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at CMU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,200.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Southern Illinois University ($15,605 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.9% lower than costs at Central Michigan University ($10,622 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Central Michigan University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,314 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. CMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or CMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 17 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CMU (78.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. CMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or CMU? 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 CMU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/