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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,588 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 161.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.5% higher at CU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,200.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than CU ($16,990 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 18.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,990 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 96.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,145 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 43 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CU (66.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or CU? 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 CU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Cumberland University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $771 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,500)
- CU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More CU 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/