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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 | Miami University Hamilton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Hamilton, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 2,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,525 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $4,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $255 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Miami University-Hamilton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Miami University-Hamilton based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 2,268 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Miami University-Hamilton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Miami University-Hamilton?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 50.6% more expensive to attend than Miami University-Hamilton for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Miami University-Hamilton than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,525.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University Hamilton than Southern Illinois University ($10,580 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 49% lower than costs at Miami University Hamilton ($10,622 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Miami University Hamilton (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 127.4% larger than aid received Miami University Hamilton ($11,269 vs. $4,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Miami University-Hamilton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami University-Hamilton or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Miami University-Hamilton (3.23)
Southern Illinois University vs. Miami University-Hamilton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Miami University-Hamilton? 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 Miami University-Hamilton and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Miami University Hamilton (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Miami University Hamilton earn on average $6,500 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,750)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Miami University-Hamilton graduates. ($232 vs. $255)
- More Miami University-Hamilton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/