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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Purdue Global-Davenport Campus| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | American InterContinental University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 10,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $11,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $7,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $14,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | 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 | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 34:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $341 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 94% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than AIU Online based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 10,997 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or AIU Online?
- American InterContinental University Online is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,650.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at AIU Online than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,650.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than Southern Illinois University ($14,394 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 52.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,965 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than American InterContinental University Online (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 89.5% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($12,408 vs. $6,547)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or Southern Illinois University .
Southern Illinois University vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $400 more per year than AIU Online graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $10,481 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($22,500 vs. $32,981)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($232 vs. $341)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/