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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 | Saint Mary of the Woods College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #473 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | smwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 971 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 868/1052 | ||
| 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 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,147 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 223.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.2% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,150.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($16,990 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 6.9% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($10,622 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 134.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,438 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 80 points higher than at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (952)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (78.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (57% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $15,500 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,999)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/