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EWU Washington State SIUE Northern Illinois Western Washington University ISU UW-Seattle Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU UWB| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,257 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Central Washington University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.8% higher at Central Washington University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,881.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Southern Illinois University ($15,864 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 28.5% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,622 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Central Washington University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 21.3% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($11,269 vs. $9,294)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 54 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates of Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Central Washington University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,800 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $1,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,737 vs. $22,500)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/