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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University KU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia University of Central Arkansas| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2024 |
Academics |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UALR | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 68.2% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at UALR than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,320.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Southern Illinois University ($11,173 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 15.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,162 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 7.4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($11,269 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 42 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,800 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More UALR graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/