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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| 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 Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $209 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % 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 Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IU Southeast | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,672 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IU Southeast?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 32.5% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at IU Southeast 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 Southeast than Southern Illinois University ($8,264 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 3.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($10,622 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 55.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,269 vs. $7,262)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 77 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,500 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $22,500)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($209 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast 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/