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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 | Kentucky Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 850/890 | ||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 629 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Kentucky Christian University?
- Kentucky Christian University is 139.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($23,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.7% higher at Kentucky Christian University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Kentucky Christian University ($16,990 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 18.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,980 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Christian University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,398 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 55 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at Kentucky Christian University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $14,200 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/