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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia A&M Commerce IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $149 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,110 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 58.3% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,819.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Texarkana than Southern Illinois University ($10,646 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($10,622 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Texas A & M University Texarkana (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 1.4% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Texarkana ($11,269 vs. $11,114)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 37 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,900 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $7,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $22,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/