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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| Stillman College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $232 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Southern Illinois University than Stillman College ($9,638.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Southern Illinois University ($15,574 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 5.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,054 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Stillman College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,049 vs. $11,269)
Stillman College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 201 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Stillman College (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $18,300 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $34,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($232 vs. $351)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/