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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 | Mount Mercy University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Cedar Rapids, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | mtmercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $36,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $36,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $24,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $27,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $230 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Mount Mercy College | ||
| 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 Mount Mercy College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,526 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College?
- Mount Mercy University is 279.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($36,606.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.8% higher at Mount Mercy College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($36,606.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Mount Mercy College ($16,990 vs. $24,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 0.1% lower than costs at Mount Mercy University ($10,622 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Mercy University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Mercy University students is 142.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,288 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Mercy College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 42 points higher than at Mount Mercy College (990)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount Mercy College (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount Mercy College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Mount Mercy College (75.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Mount Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Mount Mercy College? 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 Mount Mercy College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Mount Mercy College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,900 more per year than Mount Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Mount Mercy University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,500)
- Mount Mercy College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Mount Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/