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UofSC SIUE Northern Illinois Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman ISU Winthrop University Southeast Missouri State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | CofC | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 10,885 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 29.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.7% higher at CofC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($35,338.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than CofC ($16,990 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 22.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,622 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 18.6% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,269 vs. $9,499)
Southern Illinois University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 109 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CofC (75.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or CofC? 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 CofC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,600 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/