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SIUE Northern Illinois Memphis ISU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Arkansas UNT| Arkansas State University Main Campus | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 11,107 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Arkansas State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,744.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University ($12,011 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 5.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,100 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 0.4% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($11,269 vs. $11,225)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 56 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 State University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,800 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Arkansas State University 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/