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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 | Cottey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Nevada, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cottey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $23,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $23,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $17,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 682 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1030/1120 | ||
| 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 | Cottey College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $124 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cottey 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 Cottey College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 311 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cottey College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cottey College?
- Cottey College is 142.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($23,350.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Cottey College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,350.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Cottey College ($16,990 vs. $17,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cottey College are 23.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,620 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Cottey College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cottey College students is 53.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,308 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cottey College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cottey College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cottey College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Cottey College (1049) is 17 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Cottey College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cottey College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cottey College (73%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cottey College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cottey 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 Cottey College and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $13,900 more per year than Cottey College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,900)
- Cottey College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,500)
- Cottey College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($124 vs. $232)
- More Cottey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/