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SIUE Northern Illinois University of North Dakota USD Dakota State ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU ISU WMU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $259 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or South Dakota State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 24% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at South Dakota State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,283.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than South Dakota State University ($16,990 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 31.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,087 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 147.6% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($11,269 vs. $4,551)
Southern Illinois University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 36 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming South Dakota State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than South Dakota State University (86.1%)
Southern Illinois University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or South Dakota 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 South Dakota State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $100 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,700)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,616 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,116)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($232 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/