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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 | Johnson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $18,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $20,713 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 610 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 53.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 55.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 890/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Johnson University | ||
| 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 Johnson University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 950 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Johnson University?
- Johnson University is 91.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($18,428.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Johnson University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,428.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Johnson University ($16,131 vs. $20,713)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 30.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,278 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 26.7% larger than aid received Johnson University ($12,408 vs. $9,797)
Southern Illinois University vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Johnson University (1035) is 3 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Johnson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Johnson University 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 (90.4%) than Johnson University (53.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Johnson University? 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 Johnson University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $16,700 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $22,500)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More Johnson University 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/