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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia KU IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Baker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,105 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Baker?
- Baker University is 228.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,620.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.1% higher at Baker than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,620.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Baker ($16,990 vs. $23,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 12.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,440 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 106.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,294 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 16 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Baker? 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 Baker and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,999)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/