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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 | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $227 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,046 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at Columbia College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,326.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Columbia College ($16,990 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 22.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,670 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Columbia College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 21.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,725 vs. $11,269)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Columbia College (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $466 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,500)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/