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Michigan WSU GVSU SIUE Michigan Tech Northern Illinois IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Michigan State?
- Michigan State University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,192.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.5% higher at Michigan State than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($41,778.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Michigan State ($16,990 vs. $22,803)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 3.5% lower than costs at Michigan State University ($10,622 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29.8% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($11,269 vs. $8,684)
Southern Illinois University vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 127 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Michigan State (88%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (77% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,984 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,484)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan State graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/