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Northern Illinois SIUE Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley IIT Southeast Missouri State University| Illinois State University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 11,107 students)
ISU vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southern Illinois University?
- Illinois State University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at ISU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,681.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than ISU ($16,990 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,602 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Illinois State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,619 vs. $11,269)
ISU vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 58 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming ISU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than ISU (86.2%)
ISU vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $47,800)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/