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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University IU UIC Valpo University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,017 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UE?
- University of Evansville is 316.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.1% higher at UE than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($40,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than UE ($16,990 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 30.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,622 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 202.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,067 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 125 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UE (76.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UE? 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 UE and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,800 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/