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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 | Central College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Pella, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 1,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | central.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $20,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $12,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $22,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $12,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 1,978 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 1,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 935/1205 | ||
| 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 | Central College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Central College | ||
| 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 1,095 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Central College?
- Central College is 117.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at Central College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,988.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Central College ($16,131 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.9% lower than costs at Central College ($12,114 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,678 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Central College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 36 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Central College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Central College (79%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Central 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 Central College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $200 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/