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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 11,359 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,312.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 304.7% higher at IU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($39,004.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than IU ($16,131 vs. $16,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 10.5% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,114 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana University Bloomington (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 25.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($12,408 vs. $9,857)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 167 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming IU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IU (80.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU? 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 IU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $8,400 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,800)
- Indiana University Bloomington and Southern Illinois University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Indiana University Bloomington and Southern Illinois University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/