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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Ship IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,043 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or PennWest Edinboro?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 24.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at PennWest Edinboro than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,574.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 9.8% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,622 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than PennWest Edinboro (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 82 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,100 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/