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SIUE Northern Illinois Old Dominion Longwood University JMU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU VSU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 7,718 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or RU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 18.2% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.1% higher at RU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,246.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than RU ($16,990 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 0.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,567 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Radford University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 15.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,269 vs. $9,733)
Southern Illinois University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or RU? 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 RU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $400 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/