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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 | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1060/1200 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $224 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,231 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 229.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($31,784.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Missouri Baptist University ($16,990 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 13.3% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,622 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 63% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,372 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 71 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Missouri Baptist University (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,700 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Missouri Baptist University 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/