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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 | Lincoln University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Jefferson City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,833 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | lincolnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $11,199 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,960 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $247 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 52% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Lincoln University of Missouri | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Lincoln University of Missouri based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,833 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Missouri for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Lincoln University of Missouri than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,250.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University than Southern Illinois University ($11,199 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University are 11.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,530 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Lincoln University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 28.5% larger than aid received Lincoln University ($11,269 vs. $8,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Missouri or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Lincoln University of Missouri (2.75)
Southern Illinois University vs. Lincoln University of Missouri Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Lincoln University of Missouri? 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 Lincoln University of Missouri and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Lincoln University (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $16,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $31,500)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,960)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Missouri graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Missouri students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/