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SIUE Northern Illinois IPFW ISU IU Northwest Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Purdue North Central UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Purdue University Calumet Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 58% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Purdue Calumet based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 9,194 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,164.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Southern Illinois University ($10,908 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 40.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,560 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 97.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($11,269 vs. $5,703)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 72 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,300 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,500)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/