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SIUE Northern Illinois Southern University and A & M College ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia University of Houston-Downtown| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Grambling State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 860/1150 | ||
| 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 | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $392 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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 GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 5,114 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 87.5% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Southern Illinois University than Grambling State University ($9,638.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than GSU- Grambling ($16,131 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 10.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,990 vs. $12,114)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Grambling State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 41.6% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($12,408 vs. $8,763)
Southern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 161 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Grambling State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $15,400 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $15,497 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($22,500 vs. $37,997)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($232 vs. $392)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/