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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 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 4,266 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at SBTS than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($11,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than SBTS ($16,990 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 42.6% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($7,450 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 195.6% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,269 vs. $3,812)
Southern Illinois University vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Southern Illinois University .
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SBTS (87.2%)
Southern Illinois University vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Southern Illinois University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/