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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 | Cox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $208 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 852 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Cox College?
- Cox College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Cox College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,646.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.1% lower than costs at Cox College ($10,622 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Cox College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($11,269 vs. $0)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or Southern Illinois University .
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Cox College (33.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Cox 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 Cox College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (92% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,200 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,184 vs. $22,500)
- Cox College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($208 vs. $232)
- More Cox College 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/