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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 | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $341 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 116 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 236.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.2% higher at MCA than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 19.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,890 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Memphis College of Art (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
Southern Illinois University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or MCA? 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 MCA and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Memphis College of Art (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $17,900 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $33,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($232 vs. $341)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/