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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University WKU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia UE| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Southern Indiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,178 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #881 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | usi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $21,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,927 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,277 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 4,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | University of Southern Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than University of Southern Indiana based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,178 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or University of Southern Indiana?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 6% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at University of Southern Indiana than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($21,140.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Southern Illinois University ($14,443 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 5.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,058 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as University of Southern Indiana (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($11,269 vs. $7,927)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or University of Southern Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Indiana or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 30 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Indiana students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- University of Southern Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. University of Southern Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or University of Southern Indiana? 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 Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Southern Indiana (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- University of Southern Indiana and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/