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SIUE Northern Illinois LSU NSU UL Lafayette ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois ULM EIU WMU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 10,839 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 50.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,142.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Southern Illinois University ($12,243 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 12.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,447 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,577 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 73 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $800 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/