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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Lincoln Memorial University ETSU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $246 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,735 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 241.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Carson-Newman College ($16,131 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 15.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,507 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 113.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,472 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 7 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,880)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/