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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 | National College Lexington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 296 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | national-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $10,314 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $10,314 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $5,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $21,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $300 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | National College-Lexington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than National College-Lexington based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 296 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. National College-Lexington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or National College-Lexington?
- National College Lexington is 7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($10,314.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at National College-Lexington than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,314.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National College Lexington than Southern Illinois University ($15,782 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Lexington are 81.4% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($5,856 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than National College Lexington (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 95% larger than aid received National College Lexington ($11,269 vs. $5,780)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or National College-Lexington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National College-Lexington or Southern Illinois University .
Southern Illinois University vs. National College-Lexington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or National College-Lexington? 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 National College-Lexington and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at National College-Lexington is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $25,900 more per year than National College-Lexington graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $21,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,601 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Lexington graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,101)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Lexington graduates. ($232 vs. $300)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Lexington students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/