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SIUE Northern Illinois Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin ISU SFASU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $192 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UT Tyler | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,322 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UT Tyler?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 30.3% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at UT Tyler than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,232.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Southern Illinois University ($13,248 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 7.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,908 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than The University of Texas at Tyler (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 17.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,269 vs. $9,612)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 27 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UT Tyler? 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 Tyler and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $1,300 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,800)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $3,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $22,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($192 vs. $232)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/