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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #693 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $32,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $32,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $24,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,391 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1130 | ||
| 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 Saint Francis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Saint Francis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of Saint Francis based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,903 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Saint Francis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Saint Francis?
- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne is 241% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,870.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241% higher at University of Saint Francis than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,870.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Saint Francis ($16,990 vs. $18,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne ($10,622 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne students is 120.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,860 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Saint Francis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Saint Francis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Saint Francis or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 58 points higher than at University of Saint Francis (974)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Saint Francis (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Saint Francis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- University of Saint Francis has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Saint Francis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Saint Francis? 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 Saint Francis and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at University of Saint Francis is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Saint Francis graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than University of Saint Francis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More University of Saint Francis 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/