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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| Quincy University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Quincy, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,307 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #635 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quincy.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,940 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,940 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,985 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,052 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,760 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Quincy University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Quincy University | 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 Quincy University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,307 students)
Quincy University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quincy University or Southern Illinois University?
- Quincy University is 231.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,940.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.4% higher at Quincy University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,940.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Quincy University than Southern Illinois University ($11,985 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 7.7% lower than costs at Quincy University ($10,622 vs. $11,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quincy University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quincy University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,052 vs. $11,269)
Quincy University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quincy University 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 Quincy University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 22 points higher than at Quincy University (1010)
- Incoming Quincy University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Quincy University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Quincy University (61.7%)
Quincy University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quincy University 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 Quincy University.
- The graduation rate at Quincy University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,300 more per year than Quincy University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Quincy University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Quincy University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Quincy University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/