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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU ESU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University WSU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Pittsburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Pitt State | ||
| 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,858 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Pitt State?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Pitt State than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,696.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Southern Illinois University ($16,725 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,426 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 267.1% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($11,269 vs. $3,070)
Southern Illinois University vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $4,200 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/