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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 | Texas A&M International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 8,536 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $3,833 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $11,127 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 8,309 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 3,819 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 36.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $153 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 8,536 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Texas A&M International University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 152.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Texas A&M International University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($13,634.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Southern Illinois University ($3,833 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 25.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,650 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 11.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($12,408 vs. $11,127)
Southern Illinois University vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 127 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Texas A&M International University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $2,600 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $7,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,500)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/