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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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,508 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 253.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.6% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,082.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($16,990 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 7.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,848 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than MidAmerica Nazarene University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 101.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,757 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 17 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at MidAmerica Nazarene University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $400 more per year than MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/