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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 | Lindsey Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,159 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $194 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,159 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 169.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,944.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than Southern Illinois University ($13,056 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 9.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,686 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 128.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,764 vs. $11,269)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson 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 vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $18,500 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $3,676 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,824 vs. $22,500)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($194 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/