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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Miami IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Wittenberg University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,299 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Wittenberg University?
- Wittenberg University is 338.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.5% higher at Wittenberg University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($42,260.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Wittenberg University ($16,990 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 6.2% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,622 vs. $11,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 189.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,632 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,500 more per year than Wittenberg University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/