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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Northeastern Illinois University DePaul| Chicago State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 25.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Southern Illinois University than Chicago State University ($9,638.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Southern Illinois University ($6,446 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 29.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,622 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 41% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,891 vs. $11,269)
CSU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 157 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Chicago State University (44% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($232 vs. $323)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/