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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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 237 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Simmons College of Kentucky is 66.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,008.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Simmons College of Kentucky than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,008.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Simmons College of Kentucky ($16,990 vs. $18,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 30.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,136 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 100.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,629 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Southern Illinois University .
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Southern Illinois University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/