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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| Governors State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $232 |
Diversity |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Southern Illinois University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 28.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.9% higher at GSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,024.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Southern Illinois University ($9,833 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 3.6% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,622 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,987 vs. $11,269)
GSU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 121 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,200 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,500)
- GSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($178 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/