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SIUE Northern Illinois Penn State Altoona ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,077 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at Penn State Berks than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,854.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Penn State Berks ($16,990 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 34.9% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($10,622 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 32.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($11,269 vs. $8,528)
Southern Illinois University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 54 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $7,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,818)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/