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SIUE Northern Illinois Middle Tennessee State University ISU WCU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Tennessee EIU WMU Western Illinois University Austin Peay State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | East Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or ETSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 24.8% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at ETSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,532.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University ($14,350 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,613 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,269 vs. $8,739)
Southern Illinois University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 36 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at East Tennessee State University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,800 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- ETSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/