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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 Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #725 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 935/1066 | ||
| 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 St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of St. Mary | ||
| 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 St. Mary based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,267 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of St. Mary ?
- University of Saint Mary is 226.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,450.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.3% higher at University of St. Mary than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,450.00 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 St. Mary ($16,990 vs. $21,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 17.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,070 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is 109.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,638 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 54 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of St. Mary (81.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Saint Mary (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St. Mary graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,750)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of St. Mary graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of St. Mary 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/