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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois University of Missouri-Kansas City EIU WMU WSU Western Illinois University Truman State UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 8,505 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Northwest?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 60.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Northwest than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($12,082.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Southern Illinois University ($14,197 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,428 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 34.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,269 vs. $8,387)
Southern Illinois University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 15 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/