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SIUE Northern Illinois Purdue IU Butler ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Indiana State Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 25,979 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #482 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 15,637 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 12,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $238 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IUPUI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IUPUI?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 7.4% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.9% higher at IUPUI than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,410.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Southern Illinois University ($11,462 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($10,622 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 8.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,201 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 18 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IUPUI (82.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $800 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $590 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,090)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($232 vs. $238)
- More IUPUI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/