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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 Mountain Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Vancleve, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 78 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | kmbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $9,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $5,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $9,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $6,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 27 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1090/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | KMBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than KMBC based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 78 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. KMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or KMBC?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 5.3% more expensive to attend than KMBC for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Southern Illinois University than Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($9,638.00 vs. $9,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Southern Illinois University ($9,885 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Mountain Bible College are 95.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($5,430 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Mountain Bible College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 77.5% larger than aid received Kentucky Mountain Bible College ($11,269 vs. $6,349)
Southern Illinois University vs. KMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or KMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KMBC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 42 points higher than at KMBC (990)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at KMBC (21)
- Accepted freshman KMBC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than KMBC (45%)
Southern Illinois University vs. KMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or KMBC? 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 KMBC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Kentucky Mountain Bible College (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/