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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Cleveland State Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Franklin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 959 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $35,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $35,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,305 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $20,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $28,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,737 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 959 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Franklin College is 269.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($35,636.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269.7% higher at Franklin College of Indiana than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($35,636.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Franklin College of Indiana ($16,990 vs. $20,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 6.4% lower than costs at Franklin College ($10,622 vs. $11,305)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 151% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,290 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 38 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Franklin College of Indiana students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Franklin College of Indiana is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,500 more per year than Franklin College of Indiana graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/