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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 | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 910/1060 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $160 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 197 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible College?
- Emmaus Bible College is 107.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at Emmaus Bible College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,000.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Southern Illinois University ($14,393 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 31% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,250 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,274 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 37 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Emmaus Bible College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Emmaus Bible College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $16,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $6,991 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($15,509 vs. $22,500)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($160 vs. $232)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/