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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 | Mid Continent University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Mayfield, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | midcontinent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $8,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $6,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $27,622 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 419 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 71.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 830/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 15% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Mid-Continent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Mid-Continent University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 0 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mid-Continent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Mid-Continent University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Mid-Continent University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Southern Illinois University than Mid Continent University ($9,638.00 vs. $8,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Mid-Continent University ($16,131 vs. $27,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Continent University are 75.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($6,900 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Mid Continent University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Mid Continent University ($12,408 vs. $0)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mid-Continent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Mid-Continent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mid-Continent University or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mid-Continent University (3.13)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Mid-Continent University (87.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mid-Continent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Mid-Continent University? 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 Mid-Continent University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Mid Continent University (44% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/