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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 | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | St. Catharine | ||
| 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 St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 649 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 104.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at St. Catharine than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($19,732.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than St. Catharine ($16,990 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 10.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,636 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 21.2% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($11,269 vs. $9,299)
Southern Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 84 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Southern Illinois University.
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $14,800 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $2,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $22,500)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/