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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 | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Stephens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 590 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 155.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.1% higher at Stephens College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,586.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Stephens College ($16,990 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 8.2% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,622 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 37.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,518 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 4 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Stephens 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 Stephens College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/