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SIUE Northern Illinois RU JMU CNU ISU Mary Washington College Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Old Dominion EIU WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Longwood 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,358 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Longwood University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125% higher at Longwood University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($21,690.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Longwood University ($16,990 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 34.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,622 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 9.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($11,269 vs. $10,332)
Southern Illinois University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 47 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/