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SIUE Northern Illinois LSU Loyola University-New Orleans ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 7,111 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #853 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 7,296 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $170 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 7,111 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UNO?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 58.3% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at UNO than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,926.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Southern Illinois University ($11,508 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 14.6% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,622 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of New Orleans (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 9.8% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($11,269 vs. $10,260)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 2 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UNO (69.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UNO? 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 UNO and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of New Orleans (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,100 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNO graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/