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SIUE Northern Illinois Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $203 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 6,562 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or TAMUK?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 87.6% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at TAMUK than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($18,493.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Southern Illinois University ($10,474 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 11.9% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,823 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 6.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($12,408 vs. $11,699)
Southern Illinois University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 95 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,500 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/