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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UAFS UIC University of Missouri-Columbia University of Central Arkansas| Arkansas Tech University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 65.6% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at ATU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,640.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Southern Illinois University ($12,016 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 16% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,157 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Arkansas Tech University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 33.5% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($11,269 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
ATU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More ATU 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/