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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Butler Western Illinois University DePauw Purdue UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Wabash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Crawfordsville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 835 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wabash.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $46,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $46,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $37,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,914 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1122/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % 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 | Wabash College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Wabash College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Wabash College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 835 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wabash College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Wabash College?
- Wabash College is 383.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($46,600.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.5% higher at Wabash College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($46,600.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Wabash College ($16,990 vs. $22,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 17.7% lower than costs at Wabash College ($10,622 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wabash College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wabash College students is 229.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($37,119 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wabash College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Wabash College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wabash College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Wabash College (1145) is 113 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Wabash College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wabash College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Wabash College (61.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wabash College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Wabash College? 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 Wabash College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wabash College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wabash College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wabash College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wabash College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Wabash College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/