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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Taylor University Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU IU Western Illinois University Olivet Nazarene University UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Indiana Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Marion, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #299 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | indwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $29,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $20,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,946 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/27 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,104 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $249 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,603 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or IWU?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 208% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208% higher at IWU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,684.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than IWU ($16,990 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 5.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,050 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 79.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($20,194 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 54 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than IWU (86.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or IWU? 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 IWU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,104)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($232 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/