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University of Dayton SIUE Kent State Northern Illinois BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron ISU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Cleveland State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #769 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 880/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cleveland State?
- Cleveland State University is 26% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Cleveland State than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,359.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Southern Illinois University ($15,719 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 33.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,622 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Cleveland State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 19.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($11,269 vs. $9,436)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 4 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Cleveland State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/