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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 | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,039 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU East?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 32.5% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at IU East than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,634.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Southern Illinois University ($8,837 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,412 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana University East (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 43.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,269 vs. $7,874)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 71 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU East? 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 East and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University East (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $14,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- IU East graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/