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SIUE Northern Illinois Plymouth ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Westfield State University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Keene State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $271 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | KSC | ||
| 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,872 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or KSC?
- Keene State College is 22% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.1% higher at KSC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,663.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than KSC ($16,990 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 27.4% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,622 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 11.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($11,269 vs. $10,085)
Southern Illinois University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 41 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than KSC (89.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or KSC? 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 KSC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,795 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,295)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($232 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/