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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| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | |||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | |||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | |||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | siuc.edu | |||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 10,401 | |||
| Admitted | 9,407 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | |||
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| % Men | 13% | |||
| % Women | 15% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 64% | |||
| % Black | 19% | |||
| % Hispanic | 8% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | |||
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| % In-State | 83% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | |||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/