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Overview |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 11,107 students)
Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Southern Illinois University?
- The University of Alabama is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.4% higher at Alabama than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,460.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Alabama ($16,990 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 35.8% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,622 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 39.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,683 vs. $11,269)
Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 149 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $2,100 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,750)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/