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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Harding University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Lipscomb| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Freed Hardeman University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| 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 Freed-Hardeman University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,330 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Freed Hardeman University is 152.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,300.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.1% higher at Freed-Hardeman University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,300.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Freed-Hardeman University ($16,990 vs. $18,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 33.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,950 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Freed Hardeman University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Freed Hardeman University students is 54% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,349 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Freed Hardeman University (1101) is 69 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Freed-Hardeman University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Freed-Hardeman University (91.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Freed-Hardeman 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Freed-Hardeman University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,100 more per year than Freed-Hardeman University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Freed-Hardeman University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/