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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 | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 2,974 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $16,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,537 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $20,606 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $10,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 3,318 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 3,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 625/1100 | ||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $292 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Bethel | ||
| 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 Bethel based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,974 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 75% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($16,870.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Bethel than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,870.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Bethel ($16,131 vs. $20,606)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 15% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,537 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Bethel University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 19% larger than aid received Bethel University ($12,408 vs. $10,423)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 104 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Bethel University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,100 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,250)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($232 vs. $292)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/