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SIUE Northern Illinois Tarleton UNT ISU SHSU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU MSU Western Illinois University| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $212 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 11,107 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or A&M Commerce?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 101.2% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at A&M Commerce than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($17,030.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern Illinois University ($13,025 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 9.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,728 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 12.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($11,269 vs. $9,983)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 52 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $6,600 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $22,500)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($212 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/