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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 | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 263 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 267.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.3% higher at AAC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($35,404.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than AAC ($16,990 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 1.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,500 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 57.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,764 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 69 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or AAC? 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 AAC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at Art Academy of Cincinnati (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $17,400 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $30,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/