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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 | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 8,679 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Purdue Northwest?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Purdue Northwest than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,795.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Southern Illinois University ($9,637 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 33.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,097 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Purdue University Northwest (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 93.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($12,408 vs. $6,420)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Purdue 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 Purdue Northwest and Southern Illinois University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/