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SIUE Northern Illinois GVSU ISU CMU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Eastern Michigan University EIU WMU Shepherd University Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Ferris State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $250 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Ferris State University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Ferris State University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 10,072 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Ferris State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,076.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Southern Illinois University ($13,978 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,268 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Ferris State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 1.3% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($11,269 vs. $11,128)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 23 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ferris State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Ferris State University? 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 Ferris State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $800 more per year than Ferris State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,179)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($232 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/