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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| Kendall College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kendall.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,793 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,793 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,085 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,324 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,984 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 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 | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,334 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Kendall College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kendall College | 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 Kendall College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,027 students)
Kendall College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kendall College or Southern Illinois University?
- Kendall College is 95% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($18,793.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Kendall College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,793.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Kendall College ($16,990 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 4.4% lower than costs at Kendall College ($10,622 vs. $11,085)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Kendall College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 41.1% larger than aid received Kendall College ($11,269 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Kendall College 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 Kendall College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Kendall College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kendall College 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 Kendall College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Kendall College (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,100 more per year than Kendall College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than Kendall College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,334)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Kendall College graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/