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SIUE Northern Illinois SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State ISU UT Tyler Southeast Missouri State University Illinois UH EIU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or SFASU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 22.9% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at SFASU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,858.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Southern Illinois University ($13,858 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 10.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,642 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 8.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,269 vs. $10,363)
Southern Illinois University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 31 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SFASU (89.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at Stephen F Austin State University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,200 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/