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SIUE Northern Illinois Fisk University ISU KY State Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU Jackson State University WMU Western Illinois University Middle Tennessee State University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Tennessee State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $289 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Tennessee State University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 8,198 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($21,036.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University ($9,231 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 19.7% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,120 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($15,589 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Southern Illinois University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Tennessee State University (44% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $9,400 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $28,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($232 vs. $289)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/