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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Oak Point University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Oak Brook, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 429 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | oakpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Oak Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $71,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Oak Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Oak Point based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 429 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Oak Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Oak Point?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is ?% more expensive to attend than Oak Point for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Southern Illinois University than Oak Point University ($9,638.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Oak Point University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Oak Point University ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Oak Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oak Point or Southern Illinois University .
Southern Illinois University vs. Oak Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Oak Point? 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 Oak Point and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Oak Point University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oak Point graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Oak Point graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Oak Point graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/