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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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #555 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 880/1083 | ||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,083 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- College of Mount St. Joseph is 267.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,450.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.8% higher at College of Mount St. Joseph than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($35,450.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Southern Illinois University ($15,887 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 8.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,200 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount St. Joseph students is 123.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,761 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman College of Mount St. Joseph students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $3,100 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/