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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UC Merced | ||
| 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 UC Merced based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,103 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 20% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332% higher at UC Merced than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($41,636.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Southern Illinois University ($13,549 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 82.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,622 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of California Merced (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 129.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,868 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 7 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (58% vs. 44%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $22,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/