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SIUE Kentucky Northern Illinois WKU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WVU WMU Ohio State Bellarmine University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.5% higher at Louisville than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,670.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Louisville ($16,990 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,622 vs. $10,668)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 8.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,216 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 127 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/