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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 | Brescia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 646 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Brescia University | ||
| 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 646 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 180.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.1% higher at Brescia University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Southern Illinois University ($16,127 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 0.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,540 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Brescia University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 114.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,180 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 29 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Brescia University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/