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SIUE Northern Illinois WSSU UNCG ISU Howard CAU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois North Carolina Central University EIU Florida A&M| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or NCAT?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 172.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at NCAT than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,050.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Southern Illinois University ($9,189 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,179 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 11.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,269 vs. $10,082)
Southern Illinois University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 122 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,100)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($232 vs. $299)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/