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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU ISU Minnesota Southeast Missouri State University Illinois University of Minnesota-Duluth EIU WMU MSU Moorhead Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or NDSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 3.5% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at NDSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,963.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University ($15,962 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,300 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than North Dakota State University Main Campus (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 96.6% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($11,269 vs. $5,732)
Southern Illinois University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 59 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,300)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/