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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia ORU IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Evangel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $25,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $17,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 34.9% | ||
| 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 | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $238 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Evangel University | ||
| 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 Evangel University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,868 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Evangel University?
- Evangel University is 161.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($25,166.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.1% higher at Evangel University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,166.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Evangel University ($16,990 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Evangel University are 15.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,176 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evangel University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Evangel University students is 56.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,625 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Evangel University (1064) is 32 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Evangel University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Evangel University 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 Evangel University (67.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Evangel University? 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 Evangel University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Evangel University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,500 more per year than Evangel University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $565 lower median federal student loan debt than Evangel University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,065)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Evangel University graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More Evangel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/