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SIUE Northern Illinois Memphis ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Murray State University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | The University of Tennessee Martin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,868 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UT Martin?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 15% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at UT Martin than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,418.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Southern Illinois University ($12,619 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 50% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,082 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as The University of Tennessee Martin (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 21.7% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($11,269 vs. $9,261)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 18 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UT Martin (88.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,700 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/