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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Alabama State EIU WMU Western Illinois University Tennessee State University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Alabama A & M University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 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 |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $232 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 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 | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 11.9% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at AAMU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,220.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Southern Illinois University ($14,600 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 11.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,520 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 12% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,269 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 182 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Alabama A & M University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $13,500 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $35,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($232 vs. $361)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/