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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Southwestern College UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 35% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $175 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | MBTS | ||
| 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,772 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or MBTS?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 12.3% more expensive to attend than MBTS for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Southern Illinois University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,638.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than MBTS ($16,990 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 28.6% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,622 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 95.2% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,269 vs. $5,774)
Southern Illinois University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 49 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or MBTS? 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 MBTS and Southern Illinois University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $22,500)
- MBTS graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($175 vs. $232)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/