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SIUE Northern Illinois Indiana State ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana University South Bend | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,216 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $8,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $8,152 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 2,777 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 2,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 4,446 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU South Bend?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 28.6% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at IU South Bend than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($21,356.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Southern Illinois University ($8,090 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,216 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana University South Bend (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 52.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,408 vs. $8,152)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 77 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.24) as students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than IU South Bend (86%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU South Bend? 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 South Bend and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,530)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend 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/