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SIUE Northern Illinois Miami IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier UIC University of Dayton Purdue UB Ohio University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.7% higher at UC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,862.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than UC ($16,990 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 21% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,622 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,269 vs. $8,733)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 133 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UC (86.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UC? 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 and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More UC 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/