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SIUE Northern Illinois University of South Alabama Alabama ISU AUM University of North Alabama Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Auburn| Troy University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
TROY | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 11,107 students)
TROY vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 3.5% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at TROY than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,624.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Southern Illinois University ($13,187 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 39.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,599 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 28% larger than aid received Troy University ($11,269 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 14 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
TROY vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Troy University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,400 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/