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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 | Trinity International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Deerfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #619 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Free Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | tiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $32,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $32,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,703 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $29,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 366 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 925/1106 | ||
| 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 | Trinity International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Trinity International University | ||
| 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 Trinity International University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,242 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Trinity International University?
- Trinity International University is 242.4% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($32,998.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at Trinity International University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($32,998.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity International University than Southern Illinois University ($16,703 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 2.1% lower than costs at Trinity International University ($10,622 vs. $10,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity International University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity International University students is 163.8% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,723 vs. $11,269)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University or Trinity International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity International University or Southern Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Trinity International University (1042) is 10 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Trinity International University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Trinity International University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Trinity International University (91.3%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Trinity International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University or Trinity International University? 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 Trinity International University and Southern Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Trinity International University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $600 more per year than Trinity International University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,200)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity International University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity International University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Trinity International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/