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SIUE Northern Illinois WSSU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois NCAT EIU Fayetteville State University WMU VSU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | North Carolina Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than North Carolina Central University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 7,553 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or North Carolina Central University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 158.5% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at North Carolina Central University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,764.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Southern Illinois University ($13,708 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 11.7% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,622 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than North Carolina Central University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 43.5% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,168 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 153 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman North Carolina Central University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than North Carolina Central University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $12,600 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $31,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($232 vs. $320)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/