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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Centre College EIU WMU Western Illinois University Kentucky UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Transylvania University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 979 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Transylvania University?
- Transylvania University is 334.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.7% higher at Transylvania University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($41,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Transylvania University ($16,990 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 20% lower than costs at Transylvania University ($10,622 vs. $12,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Transylvania University students is 178.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,355 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Transylvania University (90.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Transylvania University earn on average $900 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/