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Overview |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | 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
- Northwestern University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 11,107 students)
Northwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Southern Illinois University?
- Northwestern University is 547.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 547.3% higher at Northwestern than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($62,391.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Northwestern ($16,990 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 83% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,622 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Northwestern University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 447.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($61,716 vs. $11,269)
Northwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern 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 Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 428 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (94% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,000 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,800)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $3,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $22,500)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($200 vs. $232)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/