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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 | Graceland University Lamoni | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #648 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,627 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $29,753 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,011 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $243 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,237 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 224.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,250.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Graceland University Lamoni than Southern Illinois University ($16,627 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 5.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,100 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 164% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,753 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 71 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,800 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,544)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($232 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/