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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 | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,359 | 1,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,114 | $9,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,131 | $21,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,408 | $25,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,401 | 3,030 | ||
| Admitted | 9,407 | 2,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 1000/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Thomas More | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Thomas More based on total student enrollment (11,359 students vs. 1,947 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 298.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.4% higher at Thomas More than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($38,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Thomas More ($16,131 vs. $21,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 27.1% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,530 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 103.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($25,286 vs. $12,408)
Southern Illinois University vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 16 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman Thomas More students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Southern Illinois University (90.4%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Southern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $47,800)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/