Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU SIUE Northern Illinois IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $223 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Iowa | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Iowa?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.3% higher at Iowa than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($30,674.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Iowa ($16,990 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,622 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Iowa (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,269 vs. $9,959)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 132 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Iowa (86%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $12,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $22,500)
- Iowa graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($223 vs. $232)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/