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Overview |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 11,107 students)
Arkansas vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at Arkansas than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,420.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Southern Illinois University ($16,208 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,622 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Arkansas (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 33% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,269 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 122 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,600 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,800)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/