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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 | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,532 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Spalding?
- Spalding University is 179.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at Spalding than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,900.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Spalding ($16,990 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 28% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,300 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spalding University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,307 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 62 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Spalding University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,500 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,300)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/