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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University LHU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 2,227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #1030 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $7,992 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $8,387 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $12,617 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 553 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 850/1180 | ||
| 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 | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,227 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or MUW?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 20.6% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Southern Illinois University than Mississippi University for Women ($9,638.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Southern Illinois University ($12,617 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 44.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,387 vs. $12,114)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as Mississippi University for Women (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 35.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($12,408 vs. $9,171)
Southern Illinois University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 20 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or MUW? 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 MUW and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Mississippi University for Women (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $10,000 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- MUW graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More MUW 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/