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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 | Martin Methodist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 934 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Martin Methodist College?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Southern Illinois University than Martin Methodist College ($9,638.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Southern Illinois University ($16,762 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 23.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,600 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Martin Methodist College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 24.7% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($11,269 vs. $9,039)
Southern Illinois University vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Martin Methodist College (80.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $12,900 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,315 vs. $22,500)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/