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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia SNC IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,319 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 260.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 260.6% higher at Loras College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($34,750.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Loras College ($16,990 vs. $21,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,230 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 126.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,538 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 56 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Loras College? 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 Loras College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/