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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 75% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Kettering College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Kettering College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 832 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Kettering College?
- Kettering College is 52.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($14,664.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Kettering College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,664.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Southern Illinois University ($16,398 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 24.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,538 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Kettering College (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kettering College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,401 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Kettering College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Kettering College? 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 Kettering College and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,477 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,977)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Kettering College 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/