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SIUE Northern Illinois University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Saint Louis University-Main Campus ISU Missouri University of Science and Technology Truman State Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Northwest Iowa| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Missouri Kansas City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 3.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.7% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,805.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Southern Illinois University ($14,739 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,622 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Missouri Kansas City (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 34.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,269 vs. $8,376)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 98 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $7,300 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,800)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/