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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois Trine University EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IPFW| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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 Indiana Tech based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,595 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Indiana Tech?
- Indiana Institute of Technology is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,064.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.6% higher at Indiana Tech than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,064.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana Tech ($16,990 vs. $22,179)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.2% lower than costs at Indiana Institute of Technology ($10,622 vs. $10,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Institute of Technology than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Institute of Technology students is 75.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,813 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 70 points higher than at Indiana Tech (962)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Indiana Tech (64.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (44% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,200 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,362 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana Tech graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,862)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana Tech graduates. ($232 vs. $277)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/