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SIUE Northern Illinois LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia LSUS| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,389 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or NSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 86.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at NSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,968.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern Illinois University ($14,238 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 3.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,269 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 18.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($11,269 vs. $9,499)
Southern Illinois University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 24 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or NSU? 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 NSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,500)
- NSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/