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SIUE Northern Illinois Metropolitan State College of Denver ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois UCCS EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Colorado State University Pueblo | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $232 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | 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-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 44.5% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at CSU-Pueblo than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,749.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Southern Illinois University ($13,033 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,622 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Colorado State University Pueblo (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 5.8% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($11,269 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 62 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,800 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More CSU-Pueblo 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/