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SIUE Northern Illinois Austin Peay State University Memphis Belmont Tennessee Tech Tennessee ETSU ISU Southeast Missouri State University UTC Illinois| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Middle Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Murfreesboro, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 20,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mtsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,576 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 12,868 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,758 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| 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
- Middle Tennessee State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (20,086 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Middle Tennessee State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Middle Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.7% higher at Middle Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,376.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University ($13,062 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Tennessee State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,576 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 19.6% larger than aid received Middle Tennessee State University ($11,269 vs. $9,421)
Southern Illinois University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Middle Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Tennessee State University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 1 points higher than at Middle Tennessee State University (1031)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Middle Tennessee State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Middle Tennessee State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Middle Tennessee State University (72.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Middle Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Middle Tennessee State 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 Middle Tennessee State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Middle Tennessee State University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,500 more per year than Middle Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,300)
- Middle Tennessee State University students graduate with a $742 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,758 vs. $22,500)
- Middle Tennessee State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/