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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 | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $218 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Southwest Baptist 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 2,155 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 183.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.2% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($27,290.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Southwest Baptist University ($16,131 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 35.3% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,952 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,334 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 26 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Southwest Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southwest Baptist University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $11,100 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/