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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 | Tennessee Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Athens, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,052 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #615 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | twcnet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,591 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $22,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 968 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 60.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Tennessee Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Tennessee Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,052 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee Wesleyan College?
- Tennessee Wesleyan College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.8% higher at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,100.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southern Illinois University ($13,591 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Wesleyan College are 23.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($8,600 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Wesleyan College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Wesleyan College students is 99.1% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($22,442 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Wesleyan College or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 13 points higher than at Tennessee Wesleyan College (1019)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Tennessee Wesleyan College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Wesleyan College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Tennessee Wesleyan College (60.7%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Tennessee Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Tennessee Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is the same as at Tennessee Wesleyan College (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,100 more per year than Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,700)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Tennessee Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/