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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,508 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 175% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175% higher at WWU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,500.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than WWU ($16,990 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 1.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,450 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than William Woods University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 81.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,431 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 3 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming WWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than WWU (61.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or WWU? 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 WWU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,500)
- WWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/