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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #882 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| 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 | $6,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,915 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,198 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU Northwest?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 32.5% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at IU Northwest 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 Northwest than Southern Illinois University ($6,553 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest 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 Northwest (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 28.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($11,269 vs. $8,754)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 104 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU Northwest? 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 Northwest and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (44% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,300 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,030)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/