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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Indiana State IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana University Kokomo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kokomo, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #869 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
| 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 | $6,648 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $6,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,972 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,691 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 30.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 Kokomo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU Kokomo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than IU Kokomo based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,846 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Kokomo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU Kokomo?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 32.5% more expensive to attend than IU Kokomo for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at IU Kokomo 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 Kokomo than Southern Illinois University ($6,648 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Kokomo are 12.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,412 vs. $10,622)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Indiana University Kokomo (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 75.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Kokomo ($11,269 vs. $6,428)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Kokomo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU Kokomo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Kokomo or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 85 points higher than at IU Kokomo (947)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Kokomo (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Kokomo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IU Kokomo (85.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Kokomo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU Kokomo? 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 Kokomo and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Kokomo (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,300 more per year than IU Kokomo graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,500)
- Indiana University Kokomo students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- IU Kokomo graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Kokomo students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/