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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 | Louisiana State University Alexandria | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Alexandria, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 5,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | lsua.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $4,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $5,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $8,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $6,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 706 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 73.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 880/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,707 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $183 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | LSUA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 5,330 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or LSUA?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 94.7% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Southern Illinois University than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,638.00 vs. $5,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Southern Illinois University ($8,081 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 26.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,598 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Louisiana State University Alexandria (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 80.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($12,408 vs. $6,874)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or LSUA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUA or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 82 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or LSUA? 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 LSUA and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (44% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $12,100 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $4,793 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,707 vs. $22,500)
- LSUA graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/