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SIUE Northern Illinois UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Central Washington University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,794 | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,794 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma 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 UWT 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 Tacoma Campus than Southern Illinois University ($10,680 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 33.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,622 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 15% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,961 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 66 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UWT (88.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UWT? 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 UWT and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma 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 Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UWT 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/