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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,816 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,890.00 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 University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($16,990 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 18.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,622 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29.6% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,269 vs. $8,697)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 77 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/