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SIUE Northern Illinois Ole Miss Auburn ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Texas Tech EIU Alabama Memphis WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Mississippi 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
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi State?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at Mississippi State than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,294.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Southern Illinois University ($15,364 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 3.2% lower than costs at Mississippi State University ($10,622 vs. $10,964)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Mississippi State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,252 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 108 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State (75.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Mississippi 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 Mississippi State and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/