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SIUE Northern Illinois UNM UTEP ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | New Mexico State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $176 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or NMSU?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 53.4% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.9% higher at NMSU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,407.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Southern Illinois University ($10,407 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 5.9% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,622 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than New Mexico State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 16.9% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,168 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 49 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than NMSU (78%)
Southern Illinois University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $8,400 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $22,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($176 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/