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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri State University-Springfield IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,144 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Southern?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Missouri Southern than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,052.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Illinois University ($10,061 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 39.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,624 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 40.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,269 vs. $8,016)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 2 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/