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UW-Seattle SIUE Northern Illinois UWT Washington State Seattle U ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Western Washington University WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 45% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UWB | ||
| 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 UWB based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,735 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.8% higher at UWB than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($39,687.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Southern Illinois University ($9,357 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 43.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($10,622 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Washington Bothell Campus (98% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 37.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,474 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1037) is 5 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UWB (88.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UWB? 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 UWB and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $18,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/