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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois CAU EIU NCAT WMU Western Illinois University Florida State UCF| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $232 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 205.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Florida A&M than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,524.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Southern Illinois University ($11,583 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 9.6% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,622 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University as Southern Illinois University Carbondale (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,191 vs. $11,269)
Florida A&M vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 66 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,200 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($232 vs. $294)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/