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SIUE Northern Illinois URI ISU Southeast Missouri State University SHU Illinois EIU Roger Williams University WMU Western Illinois University UIC| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 92% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $219 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 5,767 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or RIC?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 1.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.5% higher at RIC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,014.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Southern Illinois University ($11,549 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 13.2% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,114 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Rhode Island College (93% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 77.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($12,408 vs. $6,998)
Southern Illinois University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 119 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than RIC (81.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or RIC? 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 RIC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at Rhode Island College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,500)
- RIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/