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SIUE Northern Illinois BSU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University Purdue Calumet UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Purdue University North Central Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 51% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $256 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 6,092 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Purdue North Central?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.7% higher at Purdue North Central 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 North Central Campus than Southern Illinois University ($7,832 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 43.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,380 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Purdue University North Central Campus (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 57.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($11,269 vs. $7,168)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 89 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Purdue North Central? 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 North Central and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (44% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,900 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,900)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,836)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($232 vs. $256)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/