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SIUE Northern Illinois Tennessee Tech Tennessee ISU WKU Southeast Missouri State University Middle Tennessee State University Illinois Georgia State Memphis EIU| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Southern Illinois University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 11,359 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or UTC?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 17.1% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at UTC than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($16,296.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Southern Illinois University ($13,801 vs. $16,131)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 20.5% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,052 vs. $12,114)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale as The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 26.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,408 vs. $9,834)
Southern Illinois University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 55 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UTC (77%)
Southern Illinois University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or UTC? 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 UTC and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,200 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/