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SIUE Northern Illinois Skidmore College ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Lipscomb Western Illinois University Belmont Union College| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Union University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Union University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,731 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Union University?
- Union University is 268.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.3% higher at Union University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($35,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Union University ($16,990 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 1.1% lower than costs at Union University ($10,622 vs. $10,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 153.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,520 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 131 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Union University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Union 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 Union University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Union University earn on average $400 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,840)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/