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SIUE Northern Illinois GVSU CMU Oakland ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU UM-Flint Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 6,889 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 27% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.3% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($28,752.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Southern Illinois University ($15,144 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,700 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 29.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($12,408 vs. $9,611)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 2 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,800 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,000)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University 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/