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Auburn Alabama Kentucky SIUE Northern Illinois Clemson Ole Miss UofSC Florida State ASU IU JMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | The University of Tennessee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 33,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #232 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,880 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 36,290 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 24,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee?
- The University of Tennessee is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.3% higher at Tennessee than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,522.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Tennessee ($16,990 vs. $21,880)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 14.4% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($10,622 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than The University of Tennessee (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 6.4% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,269 vs. $10,593)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 182 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $8,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,800)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/