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SIUE Northern Illinois Arkansas WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Drury University ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,016.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Missouri State University-Springfield ($16,990 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 8.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,782 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 40% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,269 vs. $8,049)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 58 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield and Southern Illinois University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/