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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| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 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 |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $232 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 70.9% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at UAPB than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,810.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern Illinois University ($9,959 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 19.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,866 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 19.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,469 vs. $11,269)
UAPB vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB 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 UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 161 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $17,600 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $30,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,748)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($232 vs. $276)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/