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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 | Ottawa University Ottawa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Ottawa, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ottawa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $11,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $26,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 3,331 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,606 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 860/1100 | ||
| 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 | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 953 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or OU?
- Ottawa University Ottawa is 211.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,980.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.1% higher at OU than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,980.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than OU ($16,990 vs. $26,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 12.4% lower than costs at Ottawa University Ottawa ($10,622 vs. $11,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ottawa University Ottawa than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ottawa University Ottawa students is 106.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($23,303 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at OU (3.12)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than OU (78.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or OU? 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 OU and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,400 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,400)
- Ottawa University Ottawa students graduate with a $625 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,875 vs. $22,500)
- OU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/