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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Bradley Butler Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Purdue EIU Trine University WMU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Valparaiso University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,958 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 350.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 350.3% higher at Valpo than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($43,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Valpo ($16,990 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 24.1% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($10,622 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 208% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,706 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 127 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/