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SIUE Northern Illinois ECU CofC UofSC ISU Clemson Winthrop University Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Coastal Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $257 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 10,337 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 18.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,310.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Southern Illinois University ($14,016 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.1% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,622 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Coastal Carolina University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 6.2% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($11,269 vs. $10,610)
Southern Illinois University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 23 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,600 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,930)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($232 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina 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/