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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Missouri Southern| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,023 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or MWSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 47.4% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at MWSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,550.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Southern Illinois University ($11,917 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,200 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 7% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($11,269 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Missouri Western State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,300 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $682 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,500)
- MWSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More MWSU 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/