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SIUE Northern Illinois Coe College ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Grinnell WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Cornell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cornell College | ||
| 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,073 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cornell College?
- Cornell College is 403.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.4% higher at Cornell College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($48,514.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Cornell College ($16,990 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.4% lower than costs at Cornell College ($10,622 vs. $10,872)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 237.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($38,069 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 145 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cornell College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cornell College? 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 Cornell College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/