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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Dalton State College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DSC | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 276% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Southern Illinois University than Dalton State College ($9,638.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than Southern Illinois University ($5,532 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dalton State College are 6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,019 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 61.7% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($11,269 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Dalton State College (44% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $15,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $7,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,887 vs. $22,500)
- DSC graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/