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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU University of Missouri-Columbia Western Illinois University UIC Georgia State Memphis| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 St Louis is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,960.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Southern Illinois University ($13,211 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,622 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Missouri St Louis (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 8.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,205 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 73 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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-St Louis and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,500 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/