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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University LSU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia UL Lafayette| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Louisiana State University Shreveport | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Shreveport, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 8,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | lsus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $5,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $7,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1090/1140 | ||
| 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 | LSUS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | LSUS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than LSUS based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,721 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or LSUS?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 70.4% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Southern Illinois University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($9,638.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southern Illinois University ($7,587 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 3.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,226 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 13.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($11,269 vs. $9,929)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or LSUS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSUS or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 3 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than LSUS (88.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. LSUS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or LSUS? 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 LSUS and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,300 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- LSUS graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/