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SIUE Northern Illinois CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State University of Northern Colorado ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois CSU-Pueblo EIU WMU| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | 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
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 11,107 students)
UCCS vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 26.3% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.2% higher at UCCS than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,544.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than UCCS ($16,990 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,622 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 92.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($11,269 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 56 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,400 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,999 vs. $22,500)
- UCCS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/